Semi-final clashes in Champions League: a rematch of Inter vs Barcelona and PSG vs Arsenal – Betting advice and odds revisited
Champions League Semifinals: Inter Milan and Barcelona Square Off Tonight; Paris Saint-Germain Hosts Arsenal Tomorrow
The second legs of the 2024-25 Champions League semifinals will take place this week.
The high-stakes return legs of the Champions League semifinals have arrived, with the first match set for tonight and the second for tomorrow. Tonight at 21:00 CET, Inter Milan will host FC Barcelona at the San Siro Stadium, Milan, aiming to secure a spot in the final after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg.
Inter Milan, hoping to reach their second Champions League final in three years, will be without defender Benjamin Pavard due to injury, and captain Lautaro Martínez's participation remains uncertain due to a muscle injury. On the other hand, Barcelona will be without goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen but will welcome back top striker Robert Lewandowski, who has recovered from a thigh injury. Coach Hansi Flick remains undecided on whether to start Lewandowski or to keep him on the bench.
Tuesday's match will see Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal London at the Parc des Princes, Paris, with PSG boasting a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first leg. Both teams are in good form, making this encounter an exciting affair. Paris Saint-Germain will be missing their in-form forward Ousmane Dembélé due to a muscle injury, while Kai Havertz will be sidelined for Arsenal due to a thigh problem. The appearances of Jorginho and captain Martin Ødegaard are also uncertain.
Football fans eagerly anticipate these two potentially thrilling return legs, as evenly matched teams compete for a spot in the Champions League final. A wide range of sports betting options are available for both matches, including Inter Milan to win at 2.75, Barcelona to win at 2.40, Paris Saint-Germain win at 2.05, and Arsenal London win at 3.30, among others.
[Enrichment Data: The Champions League semifinals are part of the competition played from April 29/30 to May 6/7, 2025, typically kicking off at 21:00 CET.]
Inter Milan vs. FC BarcelonaThe first leg between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona ended in a goal-filled 3-3 draw. Inter Milan secured a good starting point for the return leg at home with this result, hoping to reach the Champions League final for the second time in three years, having lost 0-1 to Manchester City in 2023. Barcelona, on the other hand, are seeking their first Champions League final appearance since 2015, when they defeated Juventus Turin 3-1 to claim their fifth European Cup title.
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal LondonIn the second leg, Paris Saint-Germain narrowly defeated Aston Villa in the Champions League quarter-finals, winning the home leg 3-1 and losing the away leg 2-3. Arsenal London, on the other hand, celebrated two resounding victories against multiple Champions League winners Real Madrid, securing their place in the final four.
Sports BettingSports betting enthusiasts have a wide range of options for both matches, including betting on Inter Milan to win at 2.75, a draw at 3.75, and Barcelona to win at 2.40 for the game tonight. Similarly, for the match on Tuesday, sports bettors can wager on Paris Saint-Germain to win at 2.05, a draw at 3.65, and Arsenal to win at 3.30.
What will be the outcome of the sports-betting markets for the Champions League semifinals, with Inter Milan vs. FC Barcelona tonight and Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal London tomorrow?
Due to injury concerns, both Inter Milan and Barcelona will be missing key players in their high-stakes Champions League semifinal rematch, with Inter Milan's captain Lautaro Martínez and defender Benjamin Pavard potentially sidelined, and Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen unavailable for the game.
Some European powerhouses, such as FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, have had a tense history in the Champions League. Over the years, these teams have showcased numerous memorable encounters, including FC Barcelona's victory in the 2011 Champions League final against Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain's dramatic come-from-behind win against Bayern Munich in 2018.
