Champions League 2020-21: Key details of the four semi-finalists
The likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season. 13-time winners Real Madrid will face Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea in the semis. Meanwhile, last year's finalists Paris Saint-Germain will be up against Man City. All four teams have the necessary attributes to go past the line. We present the details.
Paris Saint-German: Can the French champions stand tall?
PSG overcame defending champions Bayern Munich on away goals basis after a 3-3 aggregate score. The French champions have reached the semis for a second season in a row. Earlier, they had topped Group H, collecting 12 points from six matches. PSG overcame Barcelona (5-2 aggregate score) in the round of 16. They have scored 21 goals in 10 UCL games this season.
Real Madrid: The Spanish side will eye a 14th crown
Real Madrid overcame Liverpool 3-1 on aggregate to book a semis spot. Real have qualified for the semi-finals of the European Cup/Champions League for the 30th time. The 16-time UCL finalists topped Group B, collecting 10 points. Real overcame Atalanta (4-1 aggregate score) in the round of 16. They will be aiming to qualify for a fourth UCL final under Zidane (won all three).
Manchester City: Premier League leaders eye maiden finale
Manchester City overcame Borussia Dortmund 4-2 on aggregate to book a semis spot. City have qualified for the semi-finals for only the second time and a first under Pep Guardiola. The Premier League leaders topped Group C, collecting 16 points. Man City overcame Gladbach (4-0 aggregate score) in the round of 16. They will be aiming to qualify for a maiden UCL final.
Chelsea: Can Chelsea reach third UCL finale?
Chelsea overcame FC Porto 2-1 on aggregate to book a semis spot. The Blues have qualified for the semi-finals for the first time in seven years. Chelsea have reached the UCL semi-finals for the eighth time. The 2012 winners topped Group E, collecting 14 points. They overcame Atletico (3-0 aggregate score) in the round of 16. Chelsea will aim for a third final appearance.
Fixtures, timings and TV listing
First legs: Real Madrid vs Chelsea (Wednesday, April 28) Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City (Thursday April 29) Second legs: Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain (Wednesday, May 5) Chelsea vs Real Madrid (Thursday May 6) The matches will start at 12:30 AM IST. One can watch the matches live on the Sony Ten Network and can stream the same on Sony LIV app (paid subscription).
