Lagos, Nigeria — Arsenal, Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Paris St-Germain don qualify for the semi-finals of this season’s UEFA Champions League. As we dey look forward to the final four, experts don begin predict who fit lift the trophy for Munich next month.
According to BBC Sport journalists, PSG dey emerge as the favorites, thanks to their well-rounded team and strategic play. One expert talk say, “Dem get everything. Control, structure, counter-attacks, and quality. If dem fit defend well for their box, teams like Barcelona fit pose a threat.”
Barcelona, who no don win the trophy since Lionel Messi era, don show durability defensively and creativity for midfield. The pundit weigh in: “I went for them at the start of the competition, and I still dey believe say dem fit take the trophy this season.”
Arsenal also don gain praise for their impressive performance against the reigning champions Real Madrid. One analyst mention say Arsenal fit provide solid opposition for PSG in the semis after dem beat Madrid over two legs with outstanding goals from Declan Rice and Mikel Merino.
“PSG wobbled against Aston Villa, but dem still get strong players. Their attack wey get Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia plus talented youngsters like Desire Doue go surely make dem formidable,” e talk.
However, some people don dey highlight Inter Milan as dark horses in the competition. They get the best defensive record, with keeper Yann Sommer keeping numerous clean sheets. One commentator say, “It’s their second time for three seasons wey Inter don reach the semis. Dem fit disturb Barcelona with their defensive play.”
Despite Arsenal’s shine, opinions still dey divided. Some believe PSG’s teamwork and collective effort under coach Luis Enrique ensure say dem go “make Liverpool look mere mortals” during their last 16 stages. “They don show say dem get the grit and determination wey fit help dem lift the trophy,” e add.
The focus now dey on Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side don perform well in the Champions League, filled with attacking talents like Bukayo Saka to harm any opposition. Pundits dey argue say, “This Arsenal team na one of the most complete teams wey remain for the competition.”
Media coverage don highlight Real Madrid’s rich history for making comebacks in the Champions League, with Jude Bellingham calling ‘Remontada’ the most used word in their dressing room. But, for Arsenal’s case, e don show strength as dem dey unbeaten against Madrid in European competitions.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remain confident going into the second leg, while Arsenal fans dey hopeful say their good record against Spanish teams go help dem. As the matches dey approach, expectations go remain high for both fans and players alike.
All eyes go dey on the pitch when the semi-final clash begin, as im go determine who go advance to the final for a chance to lift the coveted trophy. Fans for BBC iPlayer fit catch all the Champions League highlights, while Match of the Day go also highlight key moments for Wednesday night.
