Only ninety minutes are left in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second legs, and possibly extra time. On Tuesday, despite valiant efforts, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa couldn`t overcome first-leg deficits. Borussia Dortmund won 3-1 against Barcelona but lost 5-3 on aggregate. Aston Villa scored three goals after conceding two early against PSG, but ultimately trailed 5-4 on aggregate.
On Wednesday, Real Madrid aims for a significant comeback against Arsenal, while Inter Milan hosts Bayern Munich at San Siro, holding a one-goal lead.
Games tied on aggregate will proceed to 30 minutes of extra time, and if still tied, penalty kicks will decide the winner.
Who will advance? See our expert picks below.
Here are our expert picks for this matchday:
Champions League quarterfinals
Inter vs. Bayern Munich
Player to watch: Harry Kane, Bayern Munich – Harry Kane is expected to win his first major trophy soon. Bayern brought him in to be decisive in crucial matches. Can he make the difference on Wednesday night? — James Benge
Man of the match: Yann Sommer, Inter – Yann Sommer, Inter`s goalkeeper, was outstanding in the first leg in Munich. His performance in the 2-1 victory highlighted why he is a top goalkeeper. Inter needs him to be at his best to secure a draw or win and advance to the semifinals. — Francesco Porzio
Prediction: Inter 1, Bayern Munich 1 – Bayern faces a tough challenge to overcome their first-leg loss, especially with injuries. Inter, last year`s Champions League finalists, are favored to advance and potentially face FC Barcelona in the semifinals, reminiscent of the 2009-10 season when Inter won the Treble under Jose Mourinho. — Francesco Porzio
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal
Player to watch: Jurrien Timber, Arsenal – While William Saliba received praise for Arsenal`s strong defense in the first leg, Jurrien Timber`s contribution at right-back was equally important. If Timber can again neutralize Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid may struggle to overcome their three-goal deficit. — James Benge
Man of the match: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid – Vinicius Jr. needs to perform at his peak for Real Madrid to have any chance of a comeback against Arsenal after their 3-0 first-leg defeat. Vinicius, likely playing alongside Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe, has already scored seven Champions League goals this season. A loss to Arsenal would be a major setback in his career. — Francesco Porzio
Prediction: Real Madrid 2, Arsenal 0 – Real Madrid is one of the few teams capable of a comeback against Arsenal. However, this time it will be very difficult for Carlo Ancelotti`s team due to injuries and key players playing out of position. Still, at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Real Madrid, anything is possible. — Francesco Porzio
