The stage is set for an electrifying UEFA Champions League semi-final as Arsenal square off against Paris Saint-Germain, while Inter Milan battle Barcelona.
The first-leg ties are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
Arsenal, PSG, Inter Milan, and Barcelona are the four clubs that have fought their way to the semi-final stage this season.
The Gunners will host PSG at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, with kick-off slated for 8 PM Nigerian time.
Meanwhile, Camp Nou will be the venue on Wednesday as Barcelona welcome Inter Milan for the other semi-final first-leg fixture, also kicking off at 8 PM Nigerian time.
All eyes will be on these thrilling encounters as each side looks to secure an advantage ahead of the decisive second legs next week.
Semi-final Fixtures This Week:
Arsenal vs PSG
Arsenal booked their place in the semi-finals after a stunning victory over reigning champions Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, while PSG saw off Aston Villa to advance.
Mikel Arteta’s men come into this clash after a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in their recent Premier League outing.
They currently occupy second place in the English top flight, trailing behind champions Liverpool.
The Gunners have shown impressive form throughout their Champions League campaign so far.
PSG, under the guidance of Luis Enrique, have also been formidable in Europe this season. However, the French giants head into Tuesday’s match following a 3-1 defeat to Nice in their latest Ligue 1 fixture.
Despite the setback, PSG have already secured the Ligue 1 title this season.
The last meeting between these two sides was during the group stage on October 1, 2024, when goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka sealed a 2-0 win for Arsenal at the Emirates.
Barcelona vs Inter Milan
Barcelona reached the semi-finals after overcoming Borussia Dortmund, while Inter Milan triumphed over Bayern Munich to claim their spot.
The Catalan side enters Wednesday’s encounter fresh from lifting the Copa del Rey title, having edged Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling final over the weekend.
Under manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona currently lead LaLiga by four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid and are riding a strong wave of momentum in Europe.
Inter Milan, likewise, have impressed in the Champions League, although they head to Spain after suffering a 1-0 defeat to AS Roma in Serie A on Sunday.
The Nerazzurri sit second in the Italian top flight, just three points adrift of leaders Napoli.
The second-leg ties are scheduled for next week, where the finalists for this season’s Champions League will be decided.
