Champions League Quarter-Final Drama: Arsenal and Inter Milan Advance as Final Four Is Set
This week’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second legs, played on April 15 and 16, delivered unforgettable moments, upsets, and brilliant football. Arsenal, Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain have now booked their places in the semi-finals — setting the stage for a dramatic finish to the 2024–25 campaign.
Arsenal Eliminate Real Madrid with Statement Win
In one of the most impressive performances of the tournament so far, Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu to complete a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early before Gabriel Martinelli sealed the win in stoppage time. Despite a goal from Vinícius Júnior, the defending champions had no answer for Arsenal’s disciplined display. This marks Arsenal’s first Champions League semi-final appearance since 2009.
Inter Milan Hold Firm Against Bayern Munich
Inter Milan drew 2-2 at home against Bayern Munich to advance 4-3 on aggregate. Goals from Lautaro Martínez and Benjamin Pavard proved enough as Bayern’s late comeback attempt, powered by goals from Harry Kane and Eric Dier, fell just short. Inter showed tactical maturity and strength in key moments to book their ticket to the next round.
Barcelona Survive Dortmund’s Second-Leg Comeback
Barcelona had to endure a tense night against Borussia Dortmund, losing 3-1 in Germany but progressing 5-3 on aggregate. Serhou Guirassy scored a stunning hat-trick for Dortmund, but an own goal by Ramy Bensebaini kept Barça in control. Xavi’s team will now prepare for a high-stakes semi-final against Inter Milan.
PSG Hold Off Aston Villa in High-Scoring Thriller
Paris Saint-Germain survived a scare in Birmingham, losing 3-2 to Aston Villa but moving forward 5-4 on aggregate. Hakimi and Nuno Mendes scored early for PSG before Villa mounted a spirited comeback. Despite late pressure and three goals from the English side, PSG held firm to reach the semi-finals once again.
Semi-Final Matchups Confirmed
- Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain
- Inter Milan vs. FC Barcelona
The semi-final first legs will take place on April 29–30, with the second legs scheduled for May 6–7, 2025. All four clubs now look toward the ultimate goal: the UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley on June 1, 2025.
Final Thoughts
This week’s Champions League action delivered top-tier drama and confirmed that anything is possible on European nights. With Arsenal rising, Inter resurgent, PSG motivated, and Barcelona back in form, the semi-finals promise two epic battles.
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