New Delhi, April 14, 2025 — The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are set to enter their decisive second leg, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Aston Villa facing uphill battles to overturn unfavorable results from the first leg.
On Wednesday, Barcelona will head to Dortmund with a commanding 4-0 lead from the first leg, putting immense pressure on Borussia Dortmund to pull off a remarkable comeback at home. Despite Dortmund’s home advantage, Barcelona’s attacking trio, led by Raphinha, who tops the charts for both goals and assists, seems poised to keep the pressure high.
In the second fixture, Aston Villa will face PSG in a crucial battle at home. After a 3-1 loss in Paris, Villa faces a tough challenge against a PSG side that recently clinched the Ligue 1 title under manager Luis Enrique. Known for their swift counterattacks, PSG will look to hold a compact defensive structure, while Villa will attack relentlessly to seek a turnaround.
The action continues on Thursday with Inter Milan hosting Bayern Munich at San Siro. Inter heads into the second leg with a narrow lead, having produced an outstanding defensive display in Munich. Bayern will look to break through Inter’s resilient setup, with Harry Kane expected to lead their attack in a bid to keep their European hopes alive.
Finally, Real Madrid faces a challenging task against Arsenal, trailing 3-0 from the first leg. While the odds are heavily against Madrid, the defending champions have a rich history of dramatic comebacks, with their unforgettable victory over Manchester City in 2022 still fresh in memory. Madrid will need to draw on that big-match mentality if they are to mount another remarkable comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu.
All the action will be live on the Sony Sports Network from Wednesday.
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