With the Champions League semi-finalists officially decided in midweek, the final four have been announced and European giants are now within touching distance of writing their own respective pieces of history.
Watching former European champions Barcelona and Liverpool fall by the wayside in midweek, there has certainly been some blockbuster stories from across the continent.
As reigning European champions PSG claimed yet another heavyweight English scalp, Atletico Madrid also sprung an almighty upset as they secured a first semi-final spot in almost a decade.
With the first-leg of the Champions League semi-finals set to get underway later this month on April 28th, the respective second-leg showdowns will be played eight days later on May 6th.
With all eyes now falling on the final four, we have created your essential Champions League semi-final guide.
Champions League semi-final fixtures
First-Legs – Tuesday, April 28th
- PSG vs Bayern Munich – Parc des Princes, Paris
- Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal – Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Second-Legs – Wednesday, May 6th
- Bayern Munich vs PSG – Allianz Stadium, Munich
- Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Emirates Stadium, London
PSG take another giant leap towards defending their crown
Making real history 11 months ago as they stormed their way to a maiden piece of European silverware as they secured an iconic 5-0 romp against Italian heavyweights Inter Milan over in Munich, PSG shattered a string of records last season.
Completing a famous silverware sweep and underling their status as a genuine European powerhouse, Luis Enrique’s superstar squad have rightfully gained a fearsome reputation from across the continent.
While PSG might be set to once again retain their Ligue 1 title at a canter, the defence of their maiden Champions League crown is certainly their number one priority.
Extending on their Champions League adventure last month as they secured an 8-2 aggregate victory against Chelsea, the former Barcelona boss saw his side lay down another public marker over the past week.
Claiming another heavyweight English scalp as they breezed past Liverpool thanks to a 4-0 aggregate win, PSG have certainly hit top gear at a crucial time.
Enrique’s side will now meet fellow high-flyers Bayern Munich for what is a repeat of the 2019/20 Champions League final when PSG suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in a behind closed door showdown in Lisbon.
Victory at Anfield! ❤️💙
Off to the semi-finals 🔜#UCL pic.twitter.com/xL3nwSbT5B— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) April 14, 2026
Bayern on a date with destiny
While there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows in the summer of 2024 as Vincent Kompany was announced as Bayern Munich’s new boss, the German giants have embarked on a sensational rise under the ex-Burnley manager.
Set to retain their Bundesliga crown without getting out of third gear this year, Bayern have shattered a string of records across all fronts and they suddenly find themselves pencilled in as the standout European contender over the coming weeks.
Storming past 15-time European champions Real Madrid thanks to a stunning 6-4 aggregate victory, Kompany’s superstar squad have won 11 of their 12 Champions League appearances continuing on from their group stage charge.
Extending on their European adventure last month thanks to a remarkable 10-2 aggregate win against Italian outfit Atalanta, Kompany also has an all-star attack at his disposal.
Looking to get their hands on a first Champions League crown since their 1-0 victory against PSG back in 2020, Bayern’s Ballon d’Or contender has also continued to set this tournament alight.
Finding the net in both legs against Los Blancos over the past week, England skipper Harry Kane has astonishingly notched 12 goals in just his 11 European appearances this season.
Our beating heart. ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/GUpvsI2ZWR
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 15, 2026
Arsenal drag themselves across the finishing line
While Arsenal might have opened 2026 at the heart of an iconic quadruple-winning charge, the Gunners have watched their dreams take a real blow on either side of March’s international break.
Despite dragging themselves past Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday as they clung to a hard-fought 1-0 aggregate victory, Mikel Arteta’s squad have certainly flattered to deceive over the past month.
With serious pressure mounting on their shoulders and Manchester City now firmly breathing down their neck, Arsenal’s chances of claiming a first Premier League crown since 2004 have taken a major dent.
Watching their FA Cup adventure come to a shock end earlier in the month as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Championship outfit Southampton, Arsenal are struggling to deal with the pressure.
Remarkably winning just one of their previous five appearances across all competitions, they are suddenly enduring what has been by far their most testing period of the 2025/26 campaign.
Suffering major EFL Cup heartbreak at Wembley last month as they fell to a public 2-0 loss at the hands of Man City, they have watched two pieces of silverware fall by the wayside over the past few weeks.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALISTS ✨ pic.twitter.com/4PGvD6x7jU
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 15, 2026
A remarkable month for Atletico
While Atletico Madrid might have eventually overcome Tottenham last month following what was a thrilling 7-5 aggregate victory against Premier League strugglers, few gave Diego Simeone’s squad much hope over the past week.
Almost universally regarded as a landslide underdog against bitter domestic rivals and runaway Spanish leaders Barcelona, Atletico appeared to have an almighty challenge on their hands.
However, despite their second-leg 2-1 defeat in the capital on Tuesday night, Simeone’s rugged squad clung to a famous 3-2 aggregate victory and they have cemented this spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages.
Punching their first Champions League semi-final appearance since way back in 2017, this is also just the sixth time that the Spanish giants have reached Europe’s final four.
Although Atletico might have suddenly embarked on a record-breaking European run, it has come at a very testing time for Simeone’s leaky defence.
Despite officially punching their final four ticket in a famous fashion this week, Los Rojiblancos have remarkably lost five of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
Se celebra ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/6Jcc8Y4yb4
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) April 15, 2026
Champions League Outright Winner Odds
- Bayern Munich – 7/4
- Arsenal – 2/1
- PSG – 5/2
- Atletico Madrid – 7/1
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