Playing today
Arsenal vs Paris SG
Champions League | Tue 29 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
Title secured in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain arrives with a burning ambition for Champions League glory. Arsenal, their Premier League title aspirations now concluded, can channel all their focus into realising their European dreams in this semi-final.
Both teams stand on the cusp of history, seeking their maiden Champions League trophy. Arsenal's European campaign has been remarkable, having lost only once in 12 matches, including a decisive two-legged triumph over Real Madrid.
Paris Saint-Germain's journey has presented more hurdles, with five defeats in 14 games, though they have secured significant victories against Manchester City and Liverpool.
The Gunners will be looking to replicate their earlier success against the Parisians, having won their league phase encounter 2-0 back in October.
Playing tomorrow
FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan
Champions League | Wed 30 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
The Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys will host a compelling Champions League semi-final as the competition's highest-scoring attack, FC Barcelona with 37 goals in 12 matches, faces the team with the tightest defense, Inter Milan having conceded only 5 goals in 12 matches.
Barcelona have been a force to be reckoned with in the Champions League, securing victory in 9 of their 12 outings. Their confidence will be sky-high following a morale-boosting extra-time triumph over arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup final this past weekend.
This victory not only added silverware to their cabinet but also keeps their Treble aspirations firmly alive. Their domestic form in La Liga has been equally impressive, with 12 wins in their last 13 matches.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan have proven incredibly resilient in their Champions League campaign, suffering just one defeat in 12 matches – a narrow 1-0 loss to Leverkusen with a late goal. Their defensive solidity is further highlighted by an impressive 8 clean sheets in those 12 games.
However, their recent form in Serie A has taken a dip, with Napoli recently overtaking them at the top of the table after two consecutive league defeats without scoring. Adding to their woes, their Treble dreams were dashed after a heavy 0-3 home defeat against local rivals AC Milan in the Italian Cup.
This encounter promises to be a fascinating battle of contrasting strengths, with Barcelona's firepower aiming to breach Inter's steely defence.
Played yesterday
Lazio vs Parma
Serie A | Mon 28 Apr 2025 | 18:45 UTC
Tonight's match at the Stadio Olimpico pits a Lazio side with Champions League aspirations against a Parma team battling to secure their Serie A status.
Both teams enter this fixture on the back of clean-sheet victories and have shown a strong tendency to avoid defeat in recent weeks.
Lazio has been a tough team to beat recently, suffering only one loss in their last 11 Serie A matches – a heavy 5-0 defeat away to Bologna. However, their home form has seen a string of draws, with their last four games at the Olimpico ending in a stalemate.
Parma, meanwhile, boasts an impressive six-game unbeaten run in the league. Despite this streak, five of those matches have ended in draws. Their away form has also been a concern, with only one win recorded in their 16 away Serie A fixtures this season.
Lazio will be aiming to capitalize on their home advantage to secure maximum points and strengthen their push for a top-four finish, recognizing the tight competition for European qualification spots.
For Parma, the accumulation of draws has limited their ability to create significant distance from the relegation zone, where they currently sit six points clear. Their recent morale-boosting 1-0 victory against Juventus will undoubtedly fuel their desire to build on that momentum and create a more comfortable buffer above the drop zone.
Leeds Utd vs Bristol City
Championship | Mon 28 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
Already assured of Premier League promotion, Leeds United have their sights set on the Championship title.
Trailing leaders Burnley by just three points with a game in hand, the Whites will be eager to close the gap in their final home match of the season.
Riding an impressive eight-game unbeaten streak, including four consecutive wins where they've scored at least twice at Elland Road, Leeds will be determined to capitalize on their momentum in front of their home faithful.
Meanwhile, Bristol City's recent 3-1 defeat at Luton Town snapped their four-game unbeaten run, a significant setback in the tight race for playoff qualification.
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