Champions League Semi-Final Set: Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal, and Inter Milan Advance to Final Four

The stage is now set for a high-stakes Champions League semi-final showdown as Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal, and Inter Milan booked their places in Europe’s elite final four, Accra Street Journal has confirmed. With dramatic victories across both legs, these clubs demonstrated tactical brilliance and depth, reigniting hopes of continental glory. As the road to Munich narrows, football fans across the globe await thrilling matchups that could redefine European dominance this season.

The quarter-finals of the 2024/25 Champions League have concluded, leaving four teams vying for the coveted trophy. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, and Arsenal are the remaining contenders, with the winner set to be crowned champions of Europe at Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025. The semi-final draw has paired Arsenal with Paris Saint-Germain, while Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the next round.

 New contenders emerge

Two of the semi-finalists, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, are chasing their first-ever Champions League title. Arsenal’s 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid marked their first semi-final appearance in 16 years, while PSG’s win over Aston Villa secured their spot in the last four. Barcelona, seeking their first Champions League trophy in a decade, progressed despite losing 2-1 to Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final second leg, thanks to their 5-3 aggregate lead.

Inter Milan’s narrow victory

Inter Milan edged out Bayern Munich in a tense quarter-final tie, thanks to their narrow 2-1 victory in the first leg. The second leg ended 2-2, with Harry Kane scoring for Bayern, but Inter’s aggregate lead was enough to secure their spot in the semi-finals. Thomas Muller, a Bayern legend, played his last Champions League game for the German side, and possibly his last ever, depending on his future plans.

Semi-final showdown

The semi-final ties will be played on April 29-30 and May 6-7, with the winners advancing to the final in Munich. The draw has set up an intriguing matchup between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, both seeking their first Champions League title. Barcelona and Inter Milan will also face off in the other semi-final, with both teams looking to claim the coveted trophy.

A 50/50 chance of a new winner

With two new contenders, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, in the semi-final, there is a 50/50 chance of a brand new winner lifting the Champions League trophy. The competition has been intense, and the remaining teams will need to bring their A-game to progress to the final.

Last Updated on April 17, 2025 by samboad