Champions League Semi Final Predictions: 2nd Leg

TUESDAY:

ARSENAL V ATLETICO MADRID

It's been 20 years since Arsenal last played in a Champions League final when they lost 2-1 to Barcelona in Paris back in 2006.

They're only a game away from reaching another one and there is a belief in their team that they can go one better this time round.

They were a different team in the second half of the first leg as they were more on the back foot after being in control for most of the first half.

Julian Alvarez's penalty changed the game for Atletico Madrid as their performance levels increased and kept Arsenal on the back foot for pretty much the entire second half.

Alvarez went off with an injured ankle towards the end of the first leg but he could be back for this second leg and his return would definitely be a massive boost for Diego Simeone's side.

Arsenal looked like a side who clicked in the final third against Fulham and I can see them carry that performance into this game.

Atletico will look to make it difficult for them as they're a tough side to beat, but the Gunners should still have enough in them to book their place in the final.

PREDICTION: 2-0

WEDNESDAY:

BAYERN MUNICH V PSG

These two sides played out an absolute classic in the first leg which was arguably the greatest game in Champions League history and I'm hoping we'll another one in this second leg.

Bayern have been strong at home all season and especially in Europe as they've won all their home games in Europe so far this season.

They showed in the first leg that they can be got at defensively and that is because of how they play which leaves gaps in behind their defence.

PSG will again look to exploit those gaps like they did in the first leg even though they only need a draw to progress into the final.

Luis Enrique's side will be without Achraf Hakimi for this game after he picked up an injury in the first leg and his absence will definitely be a massive blow for them.

I can see them struggling without him in this one because he makes such a difference for them when he plays and they also don't have an alternative for him in their squad.

There will definitely be goals in this game because of the quality both sides have in attack and the attacking displays we saw from both sides in the first leg.

With Bayern being the home team for this leg and having such a strong record at home, I'm backing them to turn the tie around and reach the final by winning the game by two clear goals.

PREDICTION: 4-2