With the first legs of the UEFA Champions League semifinals concluded, attention now turns to the second legs to determine which teams will reach the final. Paris Saint-Germain secured a valuable 1-0 away win against Arsenal, giving them an advantage for the return leg, though they`ll need to stay focused. Meanwhile, Barcelona were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw at home by Inter, leaving them needing a crucial win at Inter`s formidable San Siro stadium to advance.
Here`s what each team needs in the second leg to book their spot in the final in Munich.
Barcelona
Barcelona managed a spirited comeback from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw against Inter in the first leg. While showing resilience, failing to win at home puts them in a challenging position, requiring a significant result in Milan to progress.
- Barcelona must win against Inter to advance.
- A draw leads to extra time.
- A loss means elimination.
Inter
Inter achieved an excellent result by holding Barcelona to a 3-3 draw away from home. Their strong performance in the first leg positions them well for the second leg at the San Siro, where securing a favorable result could see them reach their second final in three seasons.
- Inter advance with a win.
- A draw leads to extra time.
- A loss means elimination.
Arsenal
For Arsenal, the task is clear-cut after their 1-0 home defeat in the first leg. To have any hope of reaching the final, they must win away in Paris.
- Arsenal must win by two goals or more to advance.
- A one-goal win leads to extra time.
- Any other result means elimination.
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain secured a comfortable position for the second leg by winning 1-0 away against Arsenal. Here`s what they need to reach the final.
- PSG advance with a win or a draw.
- A one-goal defeat leads to extra time.
- A defeat by two goals or more means elimination.
