Champions League Semis: Arsenal vs Atletico, Bayern vs PSG
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, joining Arsenal and Atletico Madrid in the last four of Europe's premier club competition. The draw pits Arsenal against Atletico Madrid in one matchup, while Bayern will face PSG in the other, with the winners set to contest the final at Wembley Stadium on May 31.
Arsenal secured their place with a narrow 1-0 victory over Sporting CP in the second leg of their quarterfinal at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, advancing on aggregate after Kai Havertz's injury-time goal proved decisive. The Premier League leaders, managed by Mikel Arteta, have shown resilience despite a recent dip in form, winning just one of their last five matches across all competitions. Atletico Madrid, under Diego Simeone, progressed past Barcelona with a 3-2 aggregate triumph in an all-La Liga clash, showcasing their defensive solidity and tactical discipline.
In the other quarterfinal, Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate, capping a thrilling second leg at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern, who took a 2-1 lead from the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, extended their advantage early when...