Barcelona made significant progress six days ago, and PSG also took a major step, but the Champions League is known for its surprising outcomes.

The initial semi-final teams will be revealed tonight, with the complete list finalized on Wednesday following the second legs of Inter and Bayern Munich in Milan, as well as Real Madrid and Arsenal in Madrid.

Barça won’t underestimate the “yellow wall”

At Montjuic, Barcelona triumphed 4-0 over Borussia Dortmund, although the German side had chances in the first half. Wojciech Szczesny was crucial in keeping the goal intact as the match progressed.

Barça is excelling in all tournaments but remains focused against their wealthy rivals.

“We have put in a lot of effort, and now it’s vital to see it through,” stated Hansi Flick.

Historically, Flick has had a flawless record against Borussia, winning all seven encounters without a single draw.

– Anyone arriving at the “Signal Iduna Park” knows the challenge that lies ahead, being prepared for the immense pressure from Borussia, who thrive on their fans’ support. We cannot underestimate any team, regardless of the previous match’s result,” Flick added.

Nonetheless, it’s clear that Borussia faces an uphill battle against a favorite that has won both of their matches this season—3:2 in Dortmund during the group stage. Additionally, Niko Kovač will be without Nika Šloterbek and Marcel Zabicer.

– In Barcelona, we had opportunities we failed to capitalize on, but we didn’t play according to our plan. Our wingers need to realize the importance of aiding the defenders. They fell short in the first match, and that cost us against top players like Rafinha, Lamina Jamal, and others. Do we have a chance? Absolutely, we must believe—Kovač emphasized.

Rafinha made a significant impact in Catalonia, scoring twice alongside Robert Lewandowski and Jamal. However, Flick will be without Alejandro Baldea due to injury this evening.

– I want us to perform exceptionally to reach the semi-finals in style—Flick made his ambitions clear, as his team prepares to face the winner of the Inter-Bayern clash in the semifinals.

Emery: I have faith in a major turnaround

Aston Villa holds a 3:1 advantage over Paris Saint-Germain in their Paris encounter, setting the stage for an exciting second leg.

Yet, it’s far from over, as Unai Emery believes the “Lions” can challenge the team he once coached.

– It’s a special night for us; the stakes are high for reaching the semi-finals, and I expect genuine energy from everyone—players, coaching staff, and fans alike. We faced challenges in the first leg, and that late third goal was a setback, but we all believe we can reverse this tie. PSG is a formidable side, but that doesn’t render them invincible—Emery stated.

The Parisians overcame Liverpool in penalties during the 90th minute at Anfield, aiming to resolve the tie within the usual timeframe this time.

– We demonstrated our superiority, but all teams in the Champions League quarter-finals are strong and willing to give everything to progress. We must remain focused on our performance, particularly on how we respond to Aston Villa’s swift attacks—asserted Achraf Hakimi.

Luis Enrique trusts his team knows the path to the semifinals.

– Until now, we have shown we can handle adversity. Challenges will surely arise at Villa Park as well—Enrique concluded.

The winner of this quarter-final will face the better performer from the Real – Arsenal match in the semifinals.

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