UEFA Champions League Semifinals, 1st leg, 29/30 April 2025

29 April 2025

Arsenal vs Paris St-Germain

21.00h CET (20.00h local time), Emirates Stadium, London

It has been quite a long time ago that Arsenal have been playing at this stage of the UEFA Champions League. Yet, their chances on Champions League final tickets seem to be better than ever. The fashion in which they beat Real Madrid to reach the semifinals was impressive enough to suggest that they could even win the title from here. But of course, PSG have some open accounts to settle with the Champions League as well. In the first year after the departure of Kylian Mbappé they seem to have a team that could just as well do the business and bring a first UCL title to France since Olympique Marseille won in 1993.

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30 April 2025

FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan

21.00h CET (20.00h local time), Estadi Lluis Companys, Montjuic

Another two heavyweights of European football meet in the second semifinal of this season's competition. Barcelona are right on top of their league, albeit in a battle with their eternal rivals Real Madrid. On the other side, Inter are currently sitting in second position, three points behind Napoli. Barça had a very convincing first leg against Borussia Dortmund, before losing the return leg in Germany. They still progressed with an aggregate score of 5-3 however. Inter managed the rare feat of beating Bayern München away (2-1) and then cruised to their semifinal berth thanks to an entertaining 2-2 draw back home at the San Siro.

This may be Barça's last international home game at the exile that is the 1992 Olympic Stadium. A return to the Camp Nou was predicted for late 2024 already, but postponed due to the slow progress of the construction at Barça's main ground.

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An ITA Airbus A320 arriving at Barcelona, seen in August 2024

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11 March 2025

Liverpool FC vs. Paris St-Germain

First leg: 1-0

After scoring a late winner in the first leg, Liverpool must be the favourites to win this tie. This comes despite the fact that they were completely outplayed away in Paris. But the atmosphere with the home crowed at Anfield Road is something different and helped Liverpool to many famous wins already.

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Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord Rotterdam

First leg: 2-0

A comfortable lead from the first leg should help Inter at booking their spot in the quarter-finals. Feyenoord may still see a little chance, but scoring two goals at least away at San Siro is a big task ahead of them.

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A Transavia Boeing 737-800
seen at Gran Canaria in December 2021

FC Barcelona vs. SL Benfica

First leg: 1-0

Playing with 10 men for a long time in the first leg, Barcelona still managed to come away with a small win away in Lisbon. Now it's all about defending that lead after an emotional week for Barça, which included a cancelled game on the weekend following the death of their team doctor.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. FC Bayern München

First leg: 0-3

Bayern take a big lead into the second leg here. Slightly more complicated could be the travel situation. With transport strikes all across the country, it may not seem guaranteed that they will arrive in time by plane.

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Manchester City vs. Real Madrid

21.00h CET (20.00h local time), City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester

Two of the ultimate giants of European club football are vying for a place in the last 16 of this season's Champions League. Both would have hoped for more, but at least the fans get to enjoy two legs of the finest football available at an early stage. Pep Guardiola has reinforced his squad over winter with some high-profile signings. Just, will it be enough to beat the mighty Real Madrid of Carlo Ancelotti?

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An Iberia Airbus A330-300
seen at Madrid in March 2023

Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund

21.00h CET (20.00h local time), José Alvalade, Lisbon

Troubled in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund at least held their own in the Champions League. Yet they have to go through the play-offs and have not quite got an easy draw. At least they have their "own" transport of sorts, a Eurowings Airbus A320 in the colours of the club that takes them to the away games. For once they will have to settle with a different aircraft however, with D-AEWT in normal Eurowings colours taking over the charter duties.

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EW1909 LIS 1410-1810 DTM A320 (12/02/25)

Juventus Turin vs. PSV Eindhoven

21.00h CET, Juventus Stadium, Turin

PSV may not have been the team expected to finish above Juventus in the League Phase table. But with just one more point they finished five spots above the Italian record champions.

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Stade Rennais 29 vs. Paris St-Germain

18.45 CET, Stade de Roudourou, Guingamp

In their exile in Guingamp, Stade Rennais 29 are hosting none less than their own domestic champions PSG. There was no protection from domestic clashes in the play-off round and this is the result of it. Despite the relatively short distance from Paris to Guingamp, PSG are still taking the plane to get to the game, flying from Paris CDG to St Brieuc.

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10 December 2024

Girona FC vs. Liverpool FC

30th / 3 pts vs. 1st / 15 pts

Already certain of a spot in the knock-out stages in 2025, Liverpool could already make sure to avoid the play-off round and qualify directly for the round of 16. Girona fight for survival in the Champions League however, so it remains to be seen how much resistance they will manage to come up with.

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A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 seen at Gran Canaria in 2021

GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs. Celtic Glasgow

23rd / 7 pts vs. 20th / 8 pts

Both these teams sit right on the edge of making it to the play-off round in February. They need full points from this round though, because Real Madrid and PSG sitting behind them will definitely look to improve. It will be a big day out for the Celtic supporters who are set to travel to Zagreb with several Jet2 Boeing 737 aircraft.

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Atalanta Bergamo vs. Real Madrid

5th / 11 pts vs. 24th / 6 pts

One would have expected Real Madrid higher up in the table. But just the two wins and three losses already make them have to fight for every single point. Atalanta will be no push-overs at all and will give them a fight until the last minute for the valuable points.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan

6th / 10 pts vs. 2nd / 13 pts

Bayer face opponents from Milan for the second time in this year's UEFA Champions League. This time round, it is a proper top-of-the-table clash with two teams definitely looking for a finish in the top 8.

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Club Brugge vs. Sporting CP

22nd / 7 pts vs. 10th / 10 pts

The visitors from Lisbon are looking for points to make the top 8, while Brugge might look at just about defending their spot on the table.

FC Salzburg vs. Paris St-Germain

32nd / 3 pts vs. 25th / 4 pts

Two of Europe's best teams in recent years have been struggling all season long. While PSG are at least leading their own league, Salzburg are also struggling domestically. Will this round already be the end of their Champions League hopes this season? The same goes for the mighty PSG however.

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Shakhtar Donezk vs. FC Bayern München

26th / 4 pts vs. 13th / 9 pts

A domestic trip to Gelsenkirchen for the German giants Bayern. It remains uncertain whether they will use an aircraft at all.

RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa

34th / 0 pts vs. 9th / 10 pts

One of the surprises in this season's UCL definitely is Aston Villa. They have a big chance of getting more points at the so far unlucky RB Leipzig.

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Stade Brestois vs. PSV Eindhoven

11th / 10 pts vs. 18th / 8 pts

In midfield, more points are key for any team. Brest could make a huge step towards the next round with a win. But also PSV could remain in contention if they manage to beat the French surprise package in Brittany.

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Slovan Bratislava vs. AC Milan

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Sparta Prague vs Atlético Madrid

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Bayern München vs. Paris St-Germain

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FC Barcelona vs. Stade Brestois

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Volotea Airbus A319 EC-MTC
seen arriving at Corfu in June 2023

Inter Milan vs. RB Leipzig

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. FC Salzburg

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Manchester City vs. Feyenoord

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Sporting CP vs. Arsenal

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BSC Young Boys vs. Atalanta Bergamo

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New Round - New Luck? UEFA Champions League MD2 1 October 2024

1 October 2024

VfB Stuttgart vs. Sparta Prague

18.45h, MHPArena (Neckarstadion), Stuttgart

After a surprisingly convincing win over RB Salzburg, Sparta travel to Germany to face the German vice-champions Stuttgart. The home team lost their opening game in Madrid against Real Madrid, but only after conceding some late goals in an otherwise impressive performance.

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FC Salzburg vs. Stade Brestois

18.45h, Red Bull Arena, Wals-Siezenheim

It is Austrian opposition for the second time in as many weeks for Stade Brestois. In the first round, Brest beat Sturm Graz at home by 2-1. Now they will travel to Salzburg where the hosts are looking to bounce back from the drubbing they got at the hands of Sparta Prague.

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ASL Airlines Boeing 737-700 F-GZTP
seen at Basel-Mulhouse in August 2019

FC Barcelona vs. BSC Young Boys

21.00h, Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Montjuic/Barcelona

Swiss champions YB are rank outsiders in the league phase - and it showed first up against Aston Villa in Berne. Their tasks are not becoming any easier however. Their second match is away at none less than FC Barcelona. Maybe YB can take some heart from not having to play at the Camp Nou as Barça are currently playing their home fixtures up on Montjuic, in the old Olympic Stadion.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Celtic Glasgow

21.00h, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund

Germany had lots of joy with Scottish football fans during EURO 2024 and they will get some more. Celtic's famous green and white supporters will flood the football city of Dortmund. And the emblematic club will get a great day out in one of Europe's biggest football stadiums. Both sides enjoyed emphatic wins in the first round. Celtic beat Slovan Bratislava 5-1 while Dortmund returned from Bruges with a 3-0 over Club Brugge.

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Inter Milan vs. Red Star Belgrade

21.00h, San Siro, Milan

A supposedly easier task than in the first round awaits Inter at the San Siro. Having taken home a point from the away game at Manchester City, Simone Inzaghi's men will look to make sure they bag the full three points against Red Star. The reigning Serbian champions lost their first match at home against Benfica. So, despite yet another tricky opponent, they will look to bounce back and score their first points of the league phase.

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Arsenal vs. Paris St-Germain

21.00h (20.00h local time), Emirates Stadium, London

After a disappointing draw away at Atlalanta, Arsenal will look to bounce back and score a win against PSG. The visiting team from Paris however just about got away with it in the first game, beating Girona thanks to a late own-goal.

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Slovan Bratislava vs. Manchester City

21.00h, Tehelne Pole, Bratislava

Surely a goalless draw can not be Manchester City's preferred result, even if the opposition was Inter Milan in the first game of the Champions League season. Could Slovan Bratislava just be the side that will have to pay for the missed chances in the opening match? City will have to find ways without Rodri, out with an ACL injury for large parts of this season. With Manchester Airport being very congested, City once again fly out of Liverpool for their away trip to Slovakia.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. AC Milan

21.00h, BayArena, Leverkusen

Four goals within the first 45 minutes - the start into the new Champions League season could not have been better for Bayer 04. Milan on the other hand have some work to do. They lost their opening encounter 1-3 at home against Liverpool. Definitely time for Milan to make up lost ground. But will Bayer let them do so at home?

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PSV Eindoven vs. Sporting CP

21.00h, Philips Stadium, Eindhoven

Visitors Sporting had a winning opening match against Lille a fortnight ago. But the Dutch hosts have some ground to make up, having lost their first game away in Italy against Juventus 1-3. A rather unusual trip for Sporting, departing from HiFly's home base Beja rather than Lisbon for once.

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