Barcelona emerges as the prime contender for Champions League victory, according to the funeral director's prediction.
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Retired Russian striker, Pavel Pogrebnyak, once of "Stuttgart," has voiced his opinion on the semi-finalists of the UEFA Champions League this year. He deems "Barcelona" as the standout favorite, outshining the other competing teams. Although sympathetic towards the Parisian club, PSG, Pogrebnyak would like to see them win more than just the regular French championship title.
During an interview with "Championat," Pogrebnyak admitted his affection for PSG but still vouches for "Barcelona" as the strongest and most threatening contenders for triumph in the Champions League.
This season, the Catalans boast the necessary resources to rise to the top, with their Champions League success appearing almost inevitable to Pogrebnyak. In the knockout stages, "Arsenal" squares off against PSG, while "Barcelona" meets "Inter." The opening matches are slated for April 29 and 30, with the reverse fixtures set for May 6 and 7. The tournament final is planned for May 31.
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- Despite his affinity for PSG, Pavel Pogrebnyak, the retired Russian striker from Stuttgart, believes that Barcelona, with their shared football philosophy, is the strongest and most threatening contender for victory in this year's UEFA Champions League.
- In the upcoming Champions League semi-finals, Barcelona will face Inter, while PSG will clash with Arsenal.
- The former midfielder Iniesta commented on his partnership with Xavi, stating that they shared the same football philosophy.
- The Champions League format for this season has the opening matches scheduled for April 29 and 30, with the reverse fixtures set for May 6 and 7, and the tournament final planned for May 31.
- Barcelona forward Lewandowski faces uncertainties about his participation in the Copa del Rey final and Champions League semi-finals.
