Champions League Expert Picks and Predictions

This week, the penultimate matches of this season`s UEFA Champions League are set to take place in Milan and Paris. The final four teams will compete for a coveted spot in the month`s final, with both semifinal ties still finely balanced.

Champions League action resumes on Tuesday as Barcelona travels to face Inter Milan. The aggregate score is level at 3-3 after a dramatic first leg. Lamine Yamal is once again expected to be a key performer, but the outcome of this tie could depend significantly on player fitness. Robert Lewandowski has traveled with the Barcelona squad for the second leg, but his potential playing time is uncertain. Inter will make a matchday decision regarding the availability of Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard.

On Wednesday, Arsenal will play Paris Saint-Germain, hoping to recover from last week`s 1-0 defeat. PSG`s strong start in the first leg secured them an advantage for their home fixture. The Gunners must find a strategy to stop PSG`s formidable attack. Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are expected to be crucial players for the French champions, while Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will be vital for Arsenal`s efforts.

See the expert predictions below.

Champions League Semifinals Expert Picks

Inter vs. Barcelona Analysis

Man of the match: Lamine Yamal, Barcelona – Based on the first game in Spain, the Spanish prodigy is one of the world`s most significant, talented, and unpredictable players. Yamal has demonstrated he`s already a contender for the 2025 Ballon d`Or, but his performance in Milan on Tuesday will be crucial. Can he deliver? I believe so. — Francesco Porzio

Best bet: Barcelona to win (+120) – While Lautaro Martinez might return for Inter, Barcelona receives a significant boost with Robert Lewandowski joining the traveling squad. Their defense still has questions to answer in the second leg, but considering Barcelona`s strategy often involves outscoring opponents, it`s hard to see Inter stopping a highly motivated Barcelona attack in a win-or-go-home scenario. — Chuck Booth

Prediction: Inter 1, Barcelona 2 – Inter may have Marcus Thuram back, but without a fully fit Lautaro Martinez, their chances of advancing have diminished. Furthermore, they face the added challenge of playing against a Barcelona side led by Lamine Yamal, who appear almost unstoppable regardless of Robert Lewandowski`s presence. — Pardeep Cattry

PSG vs. Arsenal Analysis

Man of the match: Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG – The Italian goalkeeper has been outstanding this season in the UEFA Champions League, with his performances being vital for Luis Enrique`s team to reach the semifinals. His saves against Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal in the first leg were phenomenal, and the French giants will need Donnarumma at his best to reach their second-ever Champions League final. — Francesco Porzio

Best bet: Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia each to have 1+ shots on target (-134) – Holding a slight advantage from the first leg, PSG may not need to win the match outright, but scoring an early goal would significantly help fend off a determined Arsenal. If PSG scores, Dembele and Kvaratskhelia are likely to be involved. Betting on them each having at least one shot on target at their home stadium makes a lot of sense at a reasonable line. — Chuck Booth

Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2, Arsenal 1 – Arsenal had their moments in the first leg and demonstrated they won`t surrender easily in Paris, but this tie is PSG`s to lose for a reason. Not only do they possess a press that makes them remarkably difficult to overcome, but this press also provides the foundation for Dembele and Kvaratskhelia to be the attacking threats they are. Expect them to showcase this for the home crowd before securing their place in their first Champions League final in five years. — Pardeep Cattry

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