The first legs of the UEFA Champions League semifinals have now concluded. With the initial matchups decided, it`s time to look at the crucial scenarios for each remaining team aiming to secure a coveted spot in the final match.
Paris Saint-Germain put themselves in a strong position with a 1-0 away victory over Arsenal in the first leg, giving the French side an advantage, although they will need to remain focused in the return leg against the Gunners. Meanwhile, Barcelona couldn`t clinch a home win against Inter Milan in a thrilling 3-3 draw, meaning the Catalan club faces a must-win situation away at the formidable San Siro if they hope to advance.
Here is what each team needs to achieve in the second leg to make it to the final:
Barcelona
Following their dramatic 3-3 draw at home against Inter, coming back from a two-goal deficit, Barcelona is in a challenging but not impossible position. They must secure a significant result in Milan to progress, as not winning the home leg shifted the advantage to the Italian club.
- Barcelona must win the second leg to advance.
- A draw will result in extra time.
- A loss will see them eliminated from the competition.
Inter
Achieving a positive result away at Barcelona puts Inter in a strong position for the second leg. Simply taking care of business at home will see them through to their second final in three seasons.
- Inter advances to the final with a victory.
- A draw will force extra time.
- A loss will see them eliminated.
Arsenal
For the Gunners, the path forward after losing the first leg is clear: they must go to Paris and win to have any chance of reaching the final.
- Arsenal advances with a two-goal victory.
- A one-goal victory would result in the match going to extra time.
- Anything other than a win would see Arsenal eliminated from the competition.
PSG
The Parisian side is in a comfortable position thanks to their away win in London. Here is what they need to secure their spot in the final.
- PSG advances to the final with a win or a draw.
- If PSG loses the game by one goal, it will go to extra time.
- A two-goal defeat or worse will see them eliminated.
