Champions League semi-final draw - waiting for surprises
(Baonghean.vn) - 4:30 p.m. today (April 15), at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, UEFA will conduct a random draw to divide the pairs in the Champions League Semi-finals.
Accordingly, Spain is represented by two representatives from Madrid, Real and Atletico. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is in the semi-finals for the fifth consecutive time, while Man City has this honor for the first time.
Two seasons ago, three of the four teams mentioned above were also present in this round. The remaining team was the representative from the foggy island - Chelsea. Real then defeated Bayern and then beat Atletico in the final, winning the championship.
This season, the “newcomer” Man City deserves to be called a phenomenon when becoming the hope that can save the miserable performance of English football in this tournament in recent years. However, Man City’s level, class and experience are not rated as highly as the other three names.
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| Four excellent teams entered the Champions League Semi-finals. |
The football world is waiting for the lucky draw to bring Man City and Bayern Munich together - where both strategists want to affirm their superior class and leave their mark before leaving this summer. Pep Guardiola wants to prove to Man City that choosing him to sit in the hot seat is the wisest decision. Meanwhile, Coach Pellegrini wants to leave in the regretful eyes of the English team because of the miracles he brought to Man City.
If these two situations happen, Spain will have a fierce Madrid Derby, the heat will then increase to the peak when both sides have to fight for a ticket to the final. Madrid fans will certainly want to see a repeat of the all-Spanish final like the 2013-2014 season, after Atletico beat Barca, and Real defeated Bayern Munich. At that time, Real beat Atletico with a score of 4-1 to win the championship.
It is also possible that Real Madrid will have a rematch with their long-time rival - Bayern Munich. If it happens, this will be no different from an early final of the tournament.
What's special is that Pep Guardiola's Bayern will face any team that comes up against them. The Spanish coach could face Man City, the team he will lead next season. Pep's opponent could also be Real, the team that "humiliated" Bayern two seasons ago. Or he could face Atletico, the team that just eliminated his old team Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
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| The best faces in the Champions League Quarterfinals. |
Regardless of who meets who, these are all top matches when there is only a short way to the final. Glory is near ahead and we should expect some unexpected scenarios right before the final, which is the semi-final round of the 4 most deserving teams.
The first legs will be played on April 26 and 27, with the return legs on May 3 and 4. The final will be held in Milan on May 28.
| The Europa League semi-final draw also took place tonight. Accordingly, Spain also has two representatives, Sevilla and Villarreal. The remaining two teams are Liverpool and Shakhtar Donetsk. This season's Europa League final takes place in Basel, Switzerland. |
Nghe An Newspaper will continue to update information on the results of tonight's draw.
Kim Thuy
