Tue Apr 29 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona and Inter Milan Relive Champions League History; Arsenal and PSG Clash in Semifinals
**Sevilla, Spain/London, England (AP)** — Football fans are in for a treat as the Champions League semifinals pit historic rivals against each other. Barcelona, boasting a prolific attack led by Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski, will face Inter Milan, a defensively formidable team reminiscent of their 2010 clash. That memorable 2010 semifinal saw Inter, then managed by José Mourinho, triumph over Barcelona despite playing a man down for over an hour. This year’s matchup promises a similar tactical battle, with Barcelona’s high-scoring offense against Inter’s stingy defense. Barcelona’s last Champions League semifinal appearance was in the 2018-19 season.
Meanwhile, in a different high-stakes encounter, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will battle it out. Arsenal, fresh off victories against Real Madrid, will host the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. They seek their first ever Champions League title and haven’t reached the semifinals since 2009. PSG, aiming for their maiden Champions League trophy, will rely on their young talent after the departure of their “galactic” era stars. PSG manager Luis Enrique expressed a commitment to fight until the end, but stopped short of guaranteeing a victory. The two teams have met only three times in the Champions League, never in a knockout stage. This promises to be a fiercely contested match-up, with PSG looking to eliminate another English opponent after overcoming Liverpool and Aston Villa in previous rounds.
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