UEFA Champions League: All you need to know about the semi-finals
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
Real Madrid will host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, 4 May. The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid won the first leg 3-1 in Munich, giving them a slender advantage heading into the return leg. However, Bayern Munich will be confident of overturning the deficit, having won their last three away games in the Champions League.
Match history
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have met 25 times in European competition, with Real Madrid winning 13 games to Bayern's 11. The two teams have also drawn one game.
In the UEFA Champions League, the two teams have met 12 times, with Real Madrid winning seven games to Bayern's five. The two teams have also drawn one game.
Liverpool vs Villarreal
Liverpool will host Villarreal in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, 5 May. The match will be played at Anfield in Liverpool, England.
Liverpool won the first leg 2-0 in Villarreal, giving them a commanding lead heading into the return leg. However, Villarreal will be hoping to cause an upset and reach the Champions League final for the first time in their history.
Match history
Liverpool and Villarreal have met seven times in European competition, with Liverpool winning four games to Villarreal's two. The two teams have also drawn one game.
In the UEFA Champions League, the two teams have met three times, with Liverpool winning twice and Villarreal winning once. The two teams have also drawn one game.
Conclusion
The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are set to be two exciting and closely contested affairs. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are two of the most successful teams in European history, while Liverpool and Villarreal are both in excellent form. It is impossible to predict which teams will reach the final, but one thing is for sure: the fans are in for a treat.
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