
All matches of the Champions League quarter-final second legs have concluded, and the four semi-finalists are now fully determined. Paris eliminated Liverpool with a double victory, Bayern eliminated Real Madrid with a double victory, Atletico eliminated Barcelona after a tough away win and home loss, and Arsenal eliminated Sporting Portugal after a tough away win and home draw.
The Champions League semi-finalists are Bayern, Paris, Arsenal, and Atletico! The semi-final matchups are:Paris vs Bayern, Atletico vs Arsenal!
The latest Champions League winner odds have also been released: Bayern is the most favored team, leading with odds of 2.75; followed closely by Arsenal with odds of 3; Paris, facing Bayern in the semi-finals, ranks third with odds of 3.5; Atletico is least favored with odds of 8.5.
What does this mean? It suggests that Bayern vs Paris might essentially be the Champions League final happening early this season. Many fans joke that whichever team advances from Bayern vs Paris to the final will most likely win this year's Champions League trophy.
However, the Champions League final is a single decisive match, football is unpredictable, and suspense remains high. Notably, Arsenal and Atletico have never won the Champions League. Over the past three years, two new champions emerged: Manchester City and Paris. If either Arsenal or Atletico wins, a new Champions League champion will be born.
Additionally, Arsenal advancing further in the Champions League is a scenario Manchester City would welcome most. If Arsenal is distracted by the Champions League, Manchester City may have the opportunity to overtake Arsenal and win this season's Premier League title. Mikel Arteta's troubles are just beginning; he struggles with rotation, Arsenal wants everything but may find it difficult to achieve all goals.