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Arsenal’s potential Champions League semi-final opponent confirmed as new route to the final revealed

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The Champions League is closing in on the final few stages as Arsenal look to make it all the way to the final with a chance to lift the trophy at the end.

The Gunners have impressed in the competition so far, finding goals easy to come by and suffering just one defeat so far – which came during the league phase.

A route all the way to the quarter-final has seen the north London side put up against Real Madrid, who Arsenal beat 3-0 in the first leg.

It certainly puts the Gunners in the driving seat to make it into the final four, but the second leg coming up means they are far from certain to make it, with a big job left to do.

While a huge Champions League clash awaits, the rest of the competition is shaping up and showing a clearer picture of a possible final that Arsenal could be involved in.

A general view of the Champions League trophy
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Who could Arsenal face in the Champions League semi-final?

If Arsenal beat Real Madrid, then they will book themselves a place in the semi-final of the Champions League this season.

The Gunners need to avoid a defeat by three goals or more at the Bernabeu to seal their place, putting them one step closer to the final.

Awaiting one of those two teams is PSG, who managed to seal a place in the semi-final by overcoming Aston Villa.

It wasn’t easy for the French club, who took a 3-1 lead at home and built on it quickly with two goals at Villa Park to lead 5-1 on aggregate.

A comeback was on the cards, though, as Aston Villa struck with three quick goals to take a lead on the night, but it wasn’t enough as they fell to a 5-4 defeat.

It means PSG will take on one of Arsenal and Real Madrid later this month, with the first leg on April 29 or 30, before a return leg on May 6 or 7.

PSG v Aston Villa - UEFA Champions League
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Arsenal’s route to the Champions League final

If Arsenal do manage to make the semi-final, then beat PSG in the final four, then a showdown for the ages awaits in late May.

The Champions League final will see one of Arsenal, Real Madrid or PSG on one side of the bracket, with some heavyweights left on the other side too.

The other half of the bracket hosts one of Barcelona, Bayern Munich or Inter Milan, who could make the final.

It remains to be seen who could make the last match of the campaign at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, but the picture is a lot clearer now.