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13:03 - That's a wrap! ⚽ 🏆
The semi-final draws are all complete and there are lots of juicy narratives emerging ahead of the games at the end of April.
You can stay on top of all that as well as the latest news and reaction from the draws with Goal.
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Thanks for joining us. Roll on the semi-finals!
12:58 - Let's re-cap! 😎
We've got some crackers in store.Champions League semi-final draw:
🇩🇪 Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid 🇪🇸
🇬🇧 Liverpool vs Roma 🇮🇹
Europa League semi-final draw:
🇫🇷 Marseille vs Red Bull Salzburg 🇦🇹
🇬🇧 Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid 🇪🇸
Which games are you most looking forward to?
12:50 - When in Rome...
Goal's Liverpool correspondent Neil Jones reckons that Roma was the favoured draw for the Reds.
There is a lot of history between the sides - Liverpool beating the Giallorossi in the 1984 European Cup final in Rome - and, naturally, there is also the Salah element.
And, you'd have to say, the fact that Roma are not Bayern Munich or Real Madrid!12:38 - Stat attack! 🔢
Bayern Munich's record in two-legged ties against Spanish sides is: W9 L10.
They have been eliminated by La Liga clubs in the last four seasons, including by semi-final opponents Real Madrid in 2014 and 2017.
The Germans have played Madrid 11 times before but they have come off worse overall, losing six ties and winning six.
What's worse for the Bavarians is that Cristiano Ronaldo loves to score against them, with nine goals in six matches against them!
12:33 - When are the Champions League semi-finals?
The Champions League semi-final games will be played on April 24/25 and May 1/2. So, just a few weeks away.
April 24 - Liverpool vs Roma
April 24/25 - Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
April 24/25 - Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
May 2 - Roma vs Liverpool
May 1/2 - Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
May 1/2 - Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
12:25 - Salah returns to Roma!
It had to happen didn't it? He's just signed for Liverpool from Roma, so the Champions League draw throws those two teams together in the semi-final.
Will the 'Egyptian King' be able to carry on his incredible form against his former club?
The Giallorossi don't seem too worried though, they'll still be "friends for life" with Salah - even if he is the architect of their demise!
The Liverpool man concurs.100% — Mohamed Salah (@22mosalah) April 13, 2018
12:15 - Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, Liverpool vs Roma
What do you make of that?!Real Madrid lock horns with Bayern Munich for the 12th time in what was dubbed a 'European Clasico' at the draw, while Liverpool take on Barca's conquerors Roma in a game that sees the mighty Mohamed Salah return to his former club!The official result of the #UCLdraw!@FCBayern v @realmadrid @LFC v @OfficialASRoma
🏆 Who will reach the final in Kyiv? pic.twitter.com/fHyjIPresp — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 13, 2018
Good draw, bad draw? Let us know your thoughts!
12:10 - And the draw is...
🇩🇪 Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid 🇪🇸
🇬🇧 Liverpool vs Roma 🇮🇹
12:03 - This Champions League draw packs a punch! 🥊
Former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko has joined proceedings!
Klitschko is, of course, the mayor of Kiev, where the final will be played on May 26.
Also joining proceedings in Nyon is Klitschko's compatriot Andriy Shevchenko and the former AC Milan star will assist in making the draw.
12:00 - And we're off!
Four teams to go. The draw is under way.11:50 - So who will win the Champions League?
Of the four teams left in the tournament, who do you think's going to win?
Liverpool knocked out Man City, who were favourites to win the tournament, while Roma produced an upset for the ages by coming back against Barcelona.
What about Bayern Munich, who are looking for their first title since 2013?
Then there's Real Madrid, of course, who are chasing their third title in a row and they now look to be strong favourites, especially with this man in fine form!
11:45- Torres set for a return to England
Arsenal getting Atletico Madrid in the draw means a return to England for Fernando Torres.Will the former Liverpool man sign off by upsetting the Gunners?This tie is also a return to England for Fernando Torres, who will leave Atleti at the end of the season and will want to sign off with a trophy. He has only won the Segunda División title at his boyhood club... #Atleti #AFC #EuropaLeagueDraw #EuropaLeague— Ben Hayward (@bghayward) April 13, 2018
11:40- What teams are in the hat?
So to re-cap, the four teams in the draw are:
Bayern Munich 🇩🇪
Liverpool 🇬🇧
Real Madrid 🇪🇸
Roma 🇮🇹
Liverpool 🇬🇧
Real Madrid 🇪🇸
Roma 🇮🇹
11:35 - Now for the Champions League draw! 🎉
On to the main event! Less than 30 minutes to go before we learn the Champions League semi-final ties.11:30 - Arsenal or Atletico to win the Europa League?
The winner of the semi-final tie between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid is bound to win the tournament.
That's the view of Goal's Spanish football correspondent Ben Hayward. Marseille and Red Bull Salzburg fans may have something to say about that!
Do you agree with Ben?
11:27 - Ozil ❤️ scoring against Atletico
Something that may set Arsenal fans at ease - Mesut Ozil loves scoring against Atletico Madrid.
The Germany international has scored four goals against the Rojiblancos, more than he has scored against any other club.
11:20 - Arsenal or Atletico away for final
The winner of semi-final one - Marseille vs Red Bull Salzburg - will be the designated home team for the Europa League final.
That game is scheduled to take place in Lyon on May 16.
But, of course, there are two semi-final legs to be played first!
11:15 - Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid, Marseille vs Red Bull Salzburg
Ohhh! England versus Spain and France versus Austria!Two tasty semi-finals in store and Arsenal have landed arguably the most difficult of the three potential opponents.🏆⚽| #UEL
🆚 We’re going to face @Arsenal in the @EuropaLeague semifinals!#UEL #AúpaAtletipic.twitter.com/OxibfFGWwO — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) April 13, 2018
Both Marseille and Red Bull Salzburg have shown tremendous resilience in the competition, with each team winning in dramatic fashion in the quarter-final.
Those games will take place on April 26 and May 3.
Lots to look forward to!
11:10 - Europa League semi-final draw
🇫🇷 Marseille vs Red Bull Salzburg 🇦🇹
🇬🇧 Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid 🇪🇸
11:00 - And we're off! ⚽
Proceedings are under way in Nyon.10:55 - Champions League draw - over an hour to go
Just over an hour to go before the Champions League semi-final draw kicks off.
Here's how Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Roma did in the quarter-finals:
| Team | Agg. | Team | Leg 1 | Leg 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juventus | 3-4 | Real Madrid | 0-3 | 3-1 |
| Sevilla | 1-2 | Bayern Munich | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Liverpool | 5-1 | Man City | 3-0 | 2-1 |
| Barcelona | 4-4 | Roma | 4-1 | 0-3 |
10:50 - 🚨 Just 10 minutes to go! 🚨
The Europa League semi-final draw is getting nearer with just 10 minutes to go!
Arsenal 🇬🇧
Atletico Madrid 🇪🇸
Marseille 🇫🇷
Red Bull Salzburg 🇦🇹
Atletico Madrid 🇪🇸
Marseille 🇫🇷
Red Bull Salzburg 🇦🇹
10:45 - Lacazette eyes Lyon return
Arsenal's star striker Alexandre Lacazette is hoping to secure a return to Lyon - in the Europa League final.The France international has returned from injury and has two goals in two games in the competition this season so far.Alexandre Lacazette: "We will see. I really want to be in the final to play in front of my family and friends [in Lyon]."#UELdrawpic.twitter.com/C21w44GA0X — UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) April 13, 2018
Can he fire the Gunners to glory?
10:40 - Atletico in the mix too
As well as Arsenal, Atletico Madrid will be heavy favourites to win the Europa League with the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Diego Costa et al. in their ranks.
The Liga giants have already won this trophy on two occasion (in 2010 and 2012) and they have shown their continental pedigree in recent seasons as they finished runners-up in the Champions League in 2014 and 2016.
10:35 - There's a Europa League final draw too...
As well as the semi-final draw, the home team for the Europa League final in Lyon will also be set today.
Obviously we'll have to wait to find out which team that will be, but there you are: some administrative trivia!
10:30 - Dominant Gunners 💪
Despite their domestic woes, Arsenal are looking good in the Europa League and you may be surprised by the man who has completed the most passes for them...Just under half an hour to go before the draw gets under way in Nyon!2017/18 #UEL:
🔴 Most wins: Arsenal (8)
🔴 Most goals: Arsenal (29)
🔴 Most shots: Arsenal (162)
🔴 Most completed passes: Mohamed Elneny (710)#UELdraw pic.twitter.com/nKQ8UX1SR0 — UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) April 13, 2018
10:15 - Liverpool for the Champions League?
Looking ahead to the Champions League semi-final draw, could Liverpool be primed to win a six title?
That's the dream for Reds midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has talked up the Premier League side's chances following their quarter-final win over Man City.
"Now it is on us, whoever we get in the next round, to go and prove that we can beat people in Europe as well," Oxlade-Chamberlain said. "It's going to be tough whoever you play. People might say Roma [are the preference] but look what they did [eliminating Barcelona], they performed amazingly well and look a great side.
"It doesn't matter who we get now, we have to make sure we are ready for anyone and can beat anyone."
10:15 - Europa League semi-finalists
The Europa League has taken on greater significance for traditional top-tier clubs in recent seasons due to the fact that it offers a 'back door' into the Champions League.
Let's take a look at how the four semi-finalists booked their places in today's draw.
Europa League quarter-finals:
| Team | Agg. | Team | Leg 1 | Leg 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 6-3 | CSKA Moscow | 4-1 | 2-2 |
| Atletico Madrid | 2-1 | Sporting Lisbon | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Lazio | 5-6 | Red Bull Salzburg | 4-2 | 1-4 |
| RB Leipzig | 4-6 | Marseille | 2-1 | 2-5 |
Red Bull Salzburg pulled off a remarkable comeback against Lazio in the second leg after a heavy defeat in the first leg and so too did Marseille as they overturned Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.
10:05 - Will there be more Champions League drama? 🤔
There was so much drama in the Champions League quarter-finals and there is sure to be more as the final four joust for a place in the final.
We've already had that Cristiano Ronaldo overhead goal, Roma's shock comeback win over Barcelona and Gianluigi Buffon's last-minute melt-down.
What else lies in store? We have it all to look forward to in April and May!
10:00 - Who will Arsenal get in the Europa League?
Arsenal will be in the hat for the Europa League semi-final draw after beating CSKA Moscow in the quarter-final and the competition is now the Gunners' only real hope of reaching the Champions League next season.That draw is up first and gets under way at 11:00. Atletico Madrid, Marseille and Red Bull Salzburg are their potential opponents.From Russia with love #WeAreTheArsenal 🔴 pic.twitter.com/qWgMadJ3Ax — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) April 13, 2018
09:55 - Champions League & Europa League draw day
Hello and welcome to Goal's live coverage of the Champions League and Europa League semi-final draws. We'll have all the build-up, new and reaction as it happens, so stick around!
To kick us off, here are the teams that are waiting to learn their fate in the last four of each competition:
Champions League semi-finalists (12:00 BST)
Bayern Munich 🇩🇪Liverpool 🇬🇧
Real Madrid 🇪🇸
Roma 🇮🇹
Europa League semi-finalists (11:00 BST)
Arsenal 🇬🇧Atletico Madrid 🇪🇸
Marseille 🇫🇷
Red Bull Salzburg 🇦🇹
Who do you want to see your team draw? Let us know!
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