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Opta's supercomputer has predicted the 2024/25 Champions League winner after memorable quarter-final clashes

Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, and Barcelona are the four teams left in the competition

The semi-finals will take place later this month and early May, with the final scheduled for May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany

Opta's supercomputer has predicted the Champions League winner after Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Inter Milan booked their semi-final spots.

Arsenal and Inter Milan are the leading contenders to win the Champions League. Photos by David Price/Arsenal and Giuseppe Cottini.

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Which teams are in Champions League semis?

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona were the first teams to reach the semi-finals. They secured their ties on Tuesday, April 15, despite a late score from Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund.

On Wednesday, Arsenal and Inter Milan booked their Champions League semi-final spots after their victories over Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

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The Gunners and Inter have been the two most impressive teams this season with defensive solidity and attacking prowess. Arsenal will face PSG, while Inter will lock horns with Barcelona in the semis.

Mikel Arteta's side's chances of winning the competition went up after they thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

Supercomputer predicts Champions League finalists

According to Opta's latest simulations, Arsenal have a 28.7% chance of winning the competition for the first time in their history. They last played in the final in 2006, where they lost to Barcelona.

Simone Inzaghi's Inter Milan are second favourites with a 25.5% chance. The Serie A club won the title in 2010 under Jose Mourinho. They have lost once in the competition.

PSG are the third favourites with a 24% chance of winning it for the first time. The Ligue 1 champions have been reborn under Luis Enrique, and their attack, spearheaded by Ousmane Dembele, will cause a lot of problems for Arsenal.

Barcelona have a 21.8% chance of winning their first title in 10 years. Hansi Flick's side have been brilliant, but Borussia Dortmund exposed some flaws in his team.

Can Arsenal win their first Champions League title?

After years of underperformance, the Gunners are back in the big leagues. Last season, they failed to get past Bayern Munich in the quarter-final, but are two games away from reaching the final.

Bukayo Saka and Arsenal outplayed Real Madrid to eliminate them from the Champions League. Photo by MB Media.

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Arsenal are the team to beat according to Opta's supercomputer, and fans have had interesting reactions to that possibility.

@OfficialVizeh:

"It?s game over for this app if Arsenal win the Champions League man."

@pallnandi:

"Arsenal might actually win the Champions League."

@TheArsenalMind:

"If Arsenal win the Champions League in May, some of these players are going straight into our all-time list. No debates, no hesitation."

@TheOfficialFNG:

"Nah guys what do we actually do if Arsenal do win the Champions League."

Did Thibaut Courtois call out Real Madrid teammates?

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Thibaut Courtois appeared to call out his Real Madrid teammates and his coach, Carlo Ancelotti.

The Belgian was not happy with his team's attack, hinting that the attacking players didn't do enough.

He also appeared to criticise Carlo Ancelotti's tactical approach, name-dropping former striker Joselu.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke