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The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League semi-final stage was completed through two-legged matches played between 29 April and 7 May 2025. The four teams involved played a total of two matches each, one at home and one away, aiming to reach the final. The pairings were Inter versus Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal. Following these matches, the two teams advancing to the final were determined. The final will be played on Saturday, 31 May 2025.
The Italian representative Inter faced the Spanish representative Barcelona in the semi-final stage of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League. The first leg was played on 30 April 2025 in Barcelona, and the second leg on 6 May 2025 in Milan. Barcelona’s head coach is Hansi Flick; Inter’s head coach is Simone Inzaghi. The first match was officiated by French referee Clement Turpin, and the second by Polish referee Szymon Marciniak.
Date: 30 April 2025
Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona)
Referee: Clement Turpin
Barcelona: Szczesny, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin, de Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Torres
Inter: Sommer, Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Dumfries, Martinez, Thuram
In the first leg, Inter took the lead before the first minute had elapsed, with Marcus Thuram scoring. In the 21st minute, Denzel Dumfries doubled the advantage with a shot from the right diagonal of the penalty area. In the 24th minute, Lamine Yamal initiated an attack from the touchline, entered the penalty area and reduced the deficit to one goal. In the 38th minute, Ferran Torres equalised with a shot from inside the penalty area.
In the 63rd minute, Inter regained the lead after a corner kick taken by Hakan Çalhanoğlu, with Denzel Dumfries heading the ball into the net from the back post. This was Dumfries’ second goal of the match. In the 65th minute, Raphinha’s long-range shot struck Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer and went in; UEFA recorded this goal as an own goal by Sommer.
First leg of the Barcelona-Inter semi-final, 30 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı
Barcelona possessed the ball for 64% of the match and developed attacks through short-passing combinations. Inter, particularly in the opening and closing phases, relied on rapid counter-attacks. Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer made saves against shots from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres in the first half. Pressure on the goal increased in the second half due to defensive positioning errors.
Following the match, Barcelona announced it would file a formal complaint with UEFA regarding certain decisions by referee Clement Turpin. The club cited two alleged handball incidents in Inter’s penalty area and several offside appeals as grounds for the complaint. Head coach Hansi Flick commented on the upcoming return leg after the match.
Date: 6 May 2025
Stadium: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (Milan)
Referee: Szymon Marciniak
Inter: Sommer, Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Dumfries, Martinez, Thuram
Barcelona: Szczesny, Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin, de Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Torres
Following the 3–3 draw in the first leg, the second leg of the semi-final was played on 6 May 2025 at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan. Security measures were heightened ahead of the match, and both teams’ head coaches held press conferences prior to the game.
In the 21st minute, Federico Dimarco delivered a cross from the left flank, and Lautaro Martínez scored with a shot inside the six-yard box to give Inter the lead. In stoppage time of the first half, Inter won a penalty; Hakan Çalhanoğlu converted it in the 45+1 minute.
Barcelona started the second half with increased attacking intensity. In the 54th minute, Eric Garcia’s volley from outside the penalty area reduced the deficit to one goal. In the 60th minute, Dani Olmo headed the ball in to equalise the score.
In the 87th minute, Raphinha scored from inside the penalty area to put Barcelona ahead. In the 90+3 minute, following a penalty area incident, Francesco Acerbi scored to equalise for Inter, sending the match into extra time.
In the 99th minute, Davide Frattesi received a pass from Lautaro Martínez on the edge of the penalty area and fired a shot to put Inter ahead 4–3. In the 114th minute, Lamine Yamal’s shot from inside the penalty area was saved by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer. No further goals were scored during extra time. Inter advanced to the final with a 7–6 aggregate victory over Barcelona, setting up a final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Second leg of the Inter-Barcelona semi-final, 6 May 2025 – Trt Spor
Inter created scoring opportunities in both matches through wide crosses, second balls, and set-piece organisation. Head coach Simone Inzaghi commented after the match on his team’s defensive and attacking organisation. Barcelona held a higher percentage of possession. Head coach Hansi Flick shared his views on the implementation of his tactical plans following the two legs.
In the semi-final stage of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League, French representative Paris Saint-Germain faced English representative Arsenal. The first leg was played on 29 April 2025 in London, and the second leg on 7 May 2025 in Paris. Arsenal’s head coach is Mikel Arteta; Paris Saint-Germain’s head coach is Luis Enrique. The first leg was officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, and the second by German referee Felix Zwayer.
Date: 29 April 2025
Stadium: Emirates Stadium, London
Referee: Slavko Vincic
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Rice, Merino, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma, Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves, Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue
In the first leg of the semi-final, Arsenal faced Paris Saint-Germain. In the 4th minute, Ousmane Dembélé collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area and scored to give Paris Saint-Germain the lead. This was the only goal of the match, and the score remained unchanged for the remainder of the game.
Paris Saint-Germain employed a midfield trio of Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, and Neves, implementing transition play across the flanks and central areas. Full-backs Mendes and Hakimi occasionally moved into central corridors during build-up. Arsenal attempted to establish attacking connections through the trio of Declan Rice, Ødegaard, and Merino. In the first half, Gabriel Martinelli provided width; in the second half, Bukayo Saka’s runs behind the defence tested the opposition’s organisation.
First leg of the Arsenal-Paris Saint-Germain semi-final, 29 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı
In the 50th minute, Mikel Merino’s header was disallowed by VAR for offside. Arsenal had greater possession in the second half. Play was briefly halted due to a goalkeeper injury to Donnarumma; he returned to the game.
Following the match, the Paris Saint-Germain technical staff provided tactical assessments. Arsenal’s side commented on the build-up to the opening goal. Head coach Mikel Arteta stated that changes would be made to the defensive structure for the return leg.
Date: 7 May 2025
Stadium: Parc des Princes, Paris
Referee: Felix Zwayer
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma, Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves, Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, Doue
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Merino, Martinelli
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the first leg 1–0, took the lead in the 27th minute through a goal by Fabián Ruiz. In the 72nd minute, Achraf Hakimi scored to make it 2–0. Arsenal pulled one back in the 76th minute through Bukayo Saka. The match ended 2–1 to Paris Saint-Germain, and with a 3–1 aggregate score, they advanced to the final.
Paris Saint-Germain maintained control of the central midfield with the trio of Vitinha, Ruiz, and Neves in the return leg. Barcola and Kvaratskhelia occupied positions along the penalty area line to create numerical superiority in the final third. The defensive line restricted the opponent’s passing connections through compact organisation. Arsenal relied on contributions from Martinelli and Saka on the flanks for attacking initiatives. In the second half, Ødegaard, Trossard, and Ben White were introduced as substitutions to reorganise the attacking line.
Second leg of the Paris Saint-Germain-Arsenal semi-final, 7 May 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı
In the 69th minute, Vitinha’s penalty was saved by goalkeeper Raya. In the 72nd minute, Achraf Hakimi’s goal doubled Paris Saint-Germain’s lead. In the 76th minute, Bukayo Saka’s shot from inside the penalty area reduced the score to 2–1. In the closing minutes, Arsenal had greater possession. In the 87th minute, goalkeeper Donnarumma’s save prevented any further changes to the scoreline.
Luis Enrique commented after the match on tactical adjustments. Paris Saint-Germain players assessed their performance with the final in mind. Arsenal’s side pointed to individual errors in midfield as decisive factors. Head coach Mikel Arteta made statements regarding the match.
Following the semi-final matches, Inter and Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the final. The final will be played on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Inter eliminated Barcelona with a 7–6 aggregate score; Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Arsenal with a 3–1 aggregate score.
Match: Inter – Paris Saint-Germain
Date: 31 May 2025, Saturday
Stadium: Allianz Arena, Munich (Germany)
Competition: 2024–25 UEFA Champions League Final
The semi-final stage of the UEFA Champions League 2024–2025 season was completed through two-legged matches played between 29 April and 7 May 2025. In this round, Italy’s representative Inter faced Spain’s representative Barcelona, while France’s representative Paris Saint-Germain played against England’s representative Arsenal. The first leg of the match between Inter and Barcelona was played on 30 April 2025 in Barcelona and ended in a 3-3 draw. The return leg was played on 6 May 2025 in Milan and, after also ending 3-3 in regular time, Inter won 4-3 in extra time to advance to the final with an aggregate score of 7-6. The first leg of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal was played on 29 April 2025 in England and was won by Paris Saint-Germain 0-1. The return leg was played on 7 May 2025 in Paris and ended with a 2-1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain became the second team to advance to the final with an aggregate score of 3-1. The final will be played on Saturday, 31 May 2025.
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