The 2025 Champions League semi-finals have been determined, and for the first time in many years, they will be without Real Madrid.
Paris Saint-Germain was the first team to advance to the last four after defeating Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate.
Barcelona nearly staged another comeback, but were beaten by Borussia Dortmund and advanced 5-3 on aggregate.
Real Madrid’s dreams of a comeback were dashed by Arsenal, and the Gunners deservedly advanced to the semi-finals with a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Inter Milan was the final team to advance, narrowly defeating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate.
The draw for the Round of 16 had already determined each team’s path to the final, and now the semi-finals are finally confirmed.
2025 Champions League Semi-Final Match Schedule
The 2009 Champions League semi-final will be repeated 15 years later, with Barcelona facing Inter.
The other half will be a thrilling affair between two of this year’s most exciting teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
2025 Champions League Semi-Final Matches
Barcelona vs. Inter
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal
2025 Champions League Semi-Final Match Dates
The Champions League semi-final matches will be held in late April and early May.
The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29 and 30, 2025, at Camp Nou and Emirates Stadium.
The second legs will be played the following week, on May 6 and 7, 2025, at San Siro and Parc des Princes.
