Ligue des champions: Bayern – PSG et Arsenal – Atlético pour une place en finale
The return legs of the Champions League semi-finals look set to be decisive. Arsenal host Atlético Madrid, while Bayern Munich face Paris Saint-Germain, with two spots in the final up for grabs.
The Champions League’s final four is about to deliver its verdict. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the return legs will determine the two finalists among Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. On Tuesday night, all eyes will be on the Emirates Stadium, the scene of the clash between Arsenal and Atlético. After a 1-1 draw in the away leg in Spain, the Gunners, leaders of the Premier League, approach this fixture with the aim of making a difference in front of their fans. Buoyed by a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham FC last weekend, Mikel Arteta’s men will, however, have to beware of the solidity of the Colchoneros led by Diego Simeone, who beat Valencia CF (2-0) in La Liga.
On Wednesday, the Allianz Arena will host a spectacular duel between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The first leg, high-scoring (5-4), hinted at an open confrontation. Leading Ligue 1, the Parisians will need to show solidity to withstand the German pressure. Held to a 2-2 by FC Lorient last weekend, they will face a Bavarian side kept in check by 1. FC Heidenheim (3-3) in the Bundesliga. Two high-intensity evenings lie ahead, with, at the end, a place in the final and the promise of a summit clash in European football.
