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Published 19:26 28 Apr 2026 BST
Updated 19:26 28 Apr 2026 BST

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The Champions League may hit its climax for the 2025/26 season over the next 48 hours, as the competition's semi-finals, widely regarded as the most exciting round of the tournament, begin
It was just 12 months ago that football fans around the globe were blessed with a phenomenal 7-6 aggregate score between Inter Milan and Barcelona, as well as another thrilling tie between Arsenal and Paris St Germain.
Premier League leaders Arsenal and last year's champions have found themselves on the opposite sides of the draw this time around, with the Parisians set to face Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich on Tuesday, before the Gunners face Atletico Madrid a day later.
If both Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta's side are to set up a rematch of last year's fixture, each will have to overcome seriously formidable opponents.
Bayern Munich have already wrapped up the Bundesliga title, and have the best front three — in Harry Kane, Luis Diaz, and Michael Olise — that European football has seen in a decade.
Atletico are also a very impressive outfit. Now in his 14th year as manager, Diego Simeone has forged a team that have embraced a brilliant blend of defensive stability mixed with attacking fluidity.
Which two, of those impressive four, qualify for the final will be decided over the coming two days.
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