Champions League semifinals first-leg picks & odds | UCL 2024-25

The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League semifinals are here, and the first-leg matchups promise high drama with blockbuster ties in London and Barcelona. Here are our top picks for this week’s UCL action, featuring odds from the best soccer betting sites in United States.

Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain

Tuesday, April 29 – 9pm CEST – Emirates Stadium

Arsenal are aiming to reach their first Champions League final in almost 20 years. Mikel Arteta’s men have impressed with a high-octane, fluid attacking style, but they’ll need to be wary of a battle-hardened PSG squad that recently clinched their 13th Ligue 1 title.

Both teams boast firepower across the front line — Arsenal with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, PSG with Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé — making this matchup ripe for goalmouth action. With neither side known for sitting back, expect a thrilling, end-to-end affair.

Barcelona vs Internazionale

Wednesday, April 30 – 9pm CEST – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Fresh off lifting the Copa del Rey after a pulsating 3-2 victory over Real Madrid, Barcelona return home full of confidence. With Xavi’s side eyeing a historic treble, the Catalans will be looking to make a statement against an Inter Milan team that has seen its Serie A title challenge falter under the strain of Champions League commitments.

While Inter possess quality and experience, Barcelona’s momentum — coupled with their ability to dominate possession — gives them the edge. Playing in front of a roaring home crowd, the Blaugrana are well positioned to secure a first-leg advantage.

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