The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are set for a thrilling conclusion as the second-leg matches promise high-stakes action.
The decisive games, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, will determine which two teams advance to the Champions League final in Munich at the end of the month.
The first-leg encounters, held last week, ended in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for intense second-leg clashes.
Four teams remain in the competition—Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Barcelona, and Arsenal—all fighting for a spot in the final.
This Tuesday, Inter Milan will face Barcelona at San Siro at 8 pm. The first leg between the two sides ended in an entertaining 3-3 draw. With a place in the final on the line, both teams are expected to deliver a stellar performance on May 31.
Inter Milan, under Simone Inzaghi, heads into the match with confidence following a 1-0 victory over Verona in Serie A. The team sits second in the league table, trailing leaders Napoli by three points. Meanwhile, Barcelona approaches the clash after a narrow 2-1 win against Real Valladolid in La Liga. Hansi Flick’s men remain top of the Spanish league, four points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
On Wednesday, PSG hosts Arsenal at the Parc des Princes in Paris at 8 pm. PSG leads the tie, having defeated Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium last week. However, both teams suffered defeats over the weekend. PSG lost 2-1 to Strasbourg in Ligue 1, while Arsenal fell to Bournemouth by the same score in the Premier League.
Arsenal faces a tough task to overturn the deficit, but the return of Thomas Partey, suspended in the first leg, offers hope. Partey’s presence will provide much-needed defensive stability for the Gunners.
Saheed Afolabi from Clear TV shared his insights on the semi-final ties, predicting a fierce battle. He expects Arsenal and Inter Milan to make it to the final. Afolabi highlighted Arsenal’s reliance on Partey’s defensive capabilities and PSG’s strength, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brilliance and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s form in goal.
For the Inter Milan vs Barcelona clash, Afolabi noted the historical intensity between the teams. He emphasized Barcelona’s dependence on young talent Lamine Yamal while predicting Inter’s resilience would see them through to the final.
In conclusion, Afolabi tipped Arsenal and Inter Milan to face off in Munich for this year’s Champions League title.
