The UEFA Champions League quarter-final second legs on April 15 and 16, 2025, delivered high drama and decisive outcomes as four teams secured their spots in the semi-finals.
Arsenal 2–1 Real Madrid (Aggregate: 5–1)
Arsenal advanced to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009 with a commanding performance at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite Bukayo Saka missing an early penalty, he redeemed himself by opening the scoring in the 65th minute. Vinícius Júnior briefly reignited Real Madrid's hopes with an equalizer, but Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time goal sealed a 2–1 victory on the night and a 5–1 aggregate triumph for the Gunners.
Inter Milan 2–2 Bayern Munich (Aggregate: 4–3)
At San Siro, Inter Milan secured their semi-final berth after a thrilling 2–2 draw against Bayern Munich. Harry Kane gave Bayern an early second-half lead, but Inter responded swiftly with goals from Lautaro Martínez and Benjamin Pavard. Eric Dier's late header leveled the match, but Inter's first-leg advantage ensured their progression with a 4–3 aggregate score.
Borussia Dortmund 3–1 Barcelona (Aggregate: 3–5)
Borussia Dortmund put up a valiant fight at Signal Iduna Park, with Serhou Guirassy netting a hat-trick to lead his team to a 3–1 victory over Barcelona. However, Barcelona's dominant 4–0 first-leg win proved insurmountable, and they advanced to the semi-finals with a 5–3 aggregate score, marking their first appearance in the last four since 2019.
Aston Villa 3–2 Paris Saint-Germain (Aggregate: 4–5)
In Birmingham, Aston Villa nearly staged a remarkable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. PSG extended their aggregate lead with early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, but Villa responded with three goals from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa. Despite winning 3–2 on the night, Villa fell just short, and PSG advanced to the semi-finals with a 5–4 aggregate victory.
Semi-Final Matchups:
Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona vs. Inter Milan
The first legs are scheduled for April 29 and 30, with the return legs on May 6 and 7. The winners will meet in the final at Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31.
