Champions League 2024-25: Excessive semifinal withdrawals

The The UEFA Champions League the quarterfinals brought a lot of intrigues like Arsenal defeat Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain postponed a brave comeback from Aston Villa, Inter Milan discarded Bayern Munichand Barcelona proceeded despite the loss of the second foot to Borussia Dortmund.

So when the dust settles on the chaos of this week, let’s look too much at how we think, how we think the semi-finals-the 29th-30th semifinals. May and 6.-7. May-with will play like Mark Ogden, James Olley, Rob Dawson, Alex Kirkland, Julieen Laurens and Sam Marsden.

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Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain

First leg: 29 April | Second leg: May 7

Ogden: It’s such a heavy game. PSG is the best attacking team in the competition and their center of the field Vitinha, João Neves and Fabián Ruiz will dominate against any opponent – Thomas ParteyPause of the first foot (due to the yellow card vs. Madrid) also in this area will hurt Arsenal-but Aston Villa’s defensive weaknesses PSG and instead could easily proceed. Arsenal pointed against Real Madrid as they are defensively organized, and beating the holders 5-1 on the aggregate was a real statement. But PSGs have been so good for the future, and since they lost 2-0 in Emirates in October, they have improved so much that it just overshadowed it over both legs. PSG Advance, 3-2 on the aggregate

OLLEY: Arsenal’s self -confidence will be at new levels as they have eliminated the holders and have already defeated PSG during the group phase. This means that PSG is now a different design and suspension of midfielder Partey causes Mikel Artta a great headache Mikel Merino would be a logical replacement, but at present it is needed as a temporary center. So it is tempting to agree with Mark that the power of PSG has in the middle of the field can be crucial as well as good as Declan rice He was in both legs against Madrid. PSG seems to be able to detect arsenal injury, and although I think it will be close, they can proceed to the finals. PSG Advance, 2-1 on aggregate

Dawson: Arsenal will have a chance to defeat anyone after ejecting Madrid, but PSG clicked on the gear from the turn of the year and will be very difficult to stop. Vitinha and Neves are good enough to win the battle of the middle field against rice, and then there’s a pace Ousma dembélé and Khvicha kvaratskhelia The front part when the ball turns. It could be quite a highly valuable tie-like PSG and Aston Villa-A in the PSG team are more goals. Arsenal still works without an attacker and the wounded Gabriel is a big lady at the back. PSG Advance, 4-3 on the aggregate

Laurens: This is such an exciting tie and so hard to call. The fact that the second leg is in Paris will be an advantage for PSG, but Arsenal is probably a complete team of both. PSG has energy, intensity, youth and the most fire forces at the front with dembélé, Quaratskhelia, Desired and Bradley BarcolaLike the center that can dominate any other in Europe. PSG learns a lot from their defeat in Villa Park and the insufficient control they showed, so they will be a better team. Arsenal will also be a better team after Education Real Madrid like them, but no Gabriel and no partner for the first leg is not bad. PSG Advance, 5-3 on the aggregate

Marsden: The PSG has so much pace and diversity in the attack, but more importantly, unlike Real Madrid, they are supported by a balanced center of field and impressive work ethics throughout the team. However, as Mark says, they are not bulletproof at the back, while Arsenal has pointed against Madrid how well they can defend themselves at this level. WITH Bukayo from Again fit, shooters can replace this tie if they get a good result in the first leg. Arsenal Advance, 2-1 on the aggregate.

Kirkland: Arsenal impressed me at Bernabéu. They were engaged in Real Madrid-in one of the most pressure situations that can be imagined-with such a pois and clarity of ideas for a relatively young team who are inexperienced at this level. Yes, PSG is a much better team than Madrid in almost every department, but I think the defense of arsenal can cope with the dembélé, Quaratskhelia and others while the jacket and Gabriel Metinies can cause problems for full back Acharaph Hakimi and Nuno Mendeswho are the best in the future. However, I agree that Midfield will be key. Arsenal will need more rice rice performances. Arsenal Advance, 3-1 on the aggregate.

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Barcelona vs. Inter Milan

First leg: April 30 | Second leg: 6 May

Marsden: In optimal circumstances, I think Barcelona will win this tie. But have the first leg at home three days after Copa del rey Final against Real Madrid and then the other leg is gone in San Siro. If they recover from Tuesday’s loss to Dortmund, keep players fresh to the games and left back Alejandro Balde Fit again – several IFS – I support them to create the first final since 2015. The Inter was determined at the back, but Bayern Munich showed that they could be violated. To make a more general observation, I can’t remember when four semifinalists felt so even balanced. Barcelona Advance about fines, 3-3 for summary

Ogden: Barcelona exceeded all in the Champions League with 37 goals this season, but the Inter has the most important defense – admitted five goals and eight net leaves in 12 games – this is the final clash of the brilliance against tremendous defense. Barcelona admitted 17 goals in 12 games and this is weakness that Inter can use Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram. Barca has Lamine Yamal and Rap Test Inter’s Rock-Solid Organization but Series and The champions have enough experience and Nous to repeat their semifinal victories of Epic 2010 and achieve the finals. Inter Milan Advance, 2-1 on the aggregate

OLLEY: For months I have said that I think Barcelona can win this year and now I can’t teach them. Mark said it with numbers, so the point is whether Barcelona’s stars can change the difference. I believe so. I understand the look at Copa del Rey – this is not ideal – but maybe the first leg is Barca at home. Better than traveling for such an intense game and if they can start quickly, it could turn a second leg into a competition where Inter must risk more risks than they could usually be satisfied. Then Yamal and Raphinha can have fun at the break. Barcelona Advance, 3-1 on the aggregate

Dawson: At this stage of the Champions League, the resistance and organization and the Inter has a lot of both. Barcelona begins as a favorite because of an attack on the brilliance Robert LewandowskiRaphinha and Yamal, but the Interra’s defensive discipline makes it difficult to find gaps. If the Inter can leave Spain with any kind of leading from the first leg, Barcelona will return to the second in the second and book their place in the final with a draw. It will be tight. Inter Milan Advance, 3-2 on the aggregate

Laurens: Can you have more contradictory styles and tactics than these two? It is the most amazing European team on the front against its best defensive unit and organized side. What clash of cultures, but as a lover of football I want to believe that the attacking team will win over the defensive. We saw Barcelona suffering in Dortmund in the quarterfinals of the second foot; We also saw Chrastít Bayern. Both are fragile, but the key to this game is all about the attack vs. defense. Barcelona Advance, 3-2 on the aggregate

Kirkland: Quite the right JULS, you couldn’t choose two other contrasting teams, and that should do this tie a lot of fun. Barcelona was so good to watch this season, scoring goals almost at will, but the Inter will be the final test. Tuesday’s defeat 3-1 in Dortmund was also a useful awakening. Sam’s right, timing after the final of Copa del Rey is not great, but imagine that Barça Thrash Madrid – again – in this game, and then go to the tie full of confidence. Yamal and Raphinha will of course be important, but the player who makes this team Barça is a tick PedriAnd if it is in the form – as it was all season – Barça can control the middle field and create sufficient chances of the front three to complete. Barcelona Advance, 3-2 on the aggregate.