Champions League: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Barcelona Advance
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to Face Off in Semi-Finals
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will face off in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after both teams advanced from their respective quarter-finals on Wednesday night.
Bayern Munich defeated Marseille 2-0 on aggregate, while Real Madrid defeated Galatasaray 5-3 on aggregate. Chelsea and Barcelona also advanced to the semi-finals, with Chelsea defeating Rubin Kazan 3-2 on aggregate and Barcelona defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 on aggregate.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
The Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid semi-final will be a rematch of the 2011-12 semi-final, which Real Madrid won 3-1 on aggregate. Bayern Munich will be looking to avenge that defeat and reach the final for the first time since 2013.
Real Madrid will be looking to reach the final for the third time in four years. They won the Champions League in 2014 and 2016.
Chelsea vs. Barcelona
The Chelsea vs. Barcelona semi-final will be a rematch of the 2009 semi-final, which Barcelona won 4-1 on aggregate. Chelsea will be looking to reach the final for the first time since 2012.
Barcelona will be looking to reach the final for the fourth time in six years. They won the Champions League in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
Conclusion
The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are set to be two thrilling contests. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are two of the most successful clubs in European history, and Chelsea and Barcelona are two of the most exciting teams in the world.
It is sure to be a memorable two weeks of football.
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