This week, Milan and Paris will host the crucial penultimate matches of the UEFA Champions League season. The remaining four teams are vying for a place in this month`s final, with both semifinal ties currently undecided.
UEFA Champions League action restarts on Tuesday as Barcelona travels to face Inter Milan. The tie is finely balanced at 3-3 on aggregate following a dramatic first leg. Lamine Yamal is anticipated to be a key player, but the outcome might hinge on player fitness. Robert Lewandowski has traveled to Italy, but his potential contribution is uncertain. For Inter, decisions regarding the participation of Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard will be made just before the match.
On Wednesday, Arsenal faces Paris Saint-Germain aiming to overturn last week`s 1-0 deficit. PSG secured an advantage with a strong start in the first leg and will play at home. Arsenal must find a way to counter PSG`s potent attack. Key players for the French champions include Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard are vital for Arsenal`s hopes.
Here are our expert picks:
Champions League Semifinals
| Matchup | Mike Goodman | Roger Gonzalez | Francesco Porzio | Chuck Booth | Pardeep Cattry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter vs. Barcelona | 1-3 | 2-1 | 2-2 (Inter on pens) | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| PSG vs. Arsenal | 1-2 (Arsenal on pens) | 2-2 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 2-1 |
Inter vs. Barcelona
Francesco Porzio believes Lamine Yamal of Barcelona could be the Man of the Match, noting his impact in the first leg and potential for a standout performance in Milan.
Chuck Booth suggests betting on Barcelona to win (+120). Despite potential returns for Inter players, he feels Barcelona`s attack, boosted by Lewandowski`s presence in the squad, can outscore Inter.
Pardeep Cattry predicts a 2-1 win for Barcelona. Even with potential returns like Marcus Thuram for Inter, he thinks a less-than-fully-fit Lautaro Martinez and the attacking threat posed by Lamine Yamal make Barcelona hard to stop.
PSG vs. Arsenal
Francesco Porzio highlights PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as a potential Man of the Match, citing his crucial saves throughout the competition, including the first leg against Arsenal, as vital for PSG`s final aspirations.
Chuck Booth recommends betting on Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia each having at least one shot on target (-134). He believes these key PSG attackers will be involved if PSG scores, helping secure their aggregate lead at home.
Pardeep Cattry predicts a 2-1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain. While Arsenal showed resilience in the first leg, PSG`s pressing game, which enables players like Dembele and Kvaratskhelia to threaten, makes them favorites to reach their first Champions League final in five years.
Semifinal TV Schedule
All times U.S./Eastern
| TUESDAY, MAY 6 | TIME | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Today pre-match | 2 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Inter vs. Barcelona | 3 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Beckham and Friends Live | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | 5 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| The Champions Club | 5 p.m. | CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 | TIME | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Today pre-match | 2 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal | 3 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Beckham and Friends Live | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | 5 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| The Champions Club | 5 p.m. | CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube |
