What to expect in today’s UEFA Champions League semifinals

For 79 minutes of breath-taking football action on April 12, hopes were beginning to wane at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid fans were watching as Benzema’s hattrick during the first leg was being overturned by the tactical offensive Thomas Tuchel’s side.

Three goals to nothing, and Chelsea was leading with an aggregate of 4-3. But at the stroke of 80 minutes, Real Madrid’s talisman, Luca Modric, flipped a pass from the back of his boot to a waiting Rodrygo, who put the ball behind unsuspecting Mendy. Hope at once was restored in the arena. The match ended 2-3, and Real Madrid advanced to the semi-finals on a goal aggregate of 5-4.

Once more, the stage for an undisputed football showdown is set, a scene where surreal, magical moments happen. At this stage, wonder goals are scored, and unexplainable comebacks that leave fans speechless are bound to happen. It’s the Champions League and four teams battle for a place at the finals.

Today, EPL contenders, Manchester City, will face La Liga contenders in the Champions League semifinals in what is expected to be one of the fiercest football matches in recent time. Tomorrow, Anfield will be lit as they welcome Villarreal, after Samuel Chukwueze’s late goal sent his team to the semi-finals for the first time in the club’s history.

For 67 years, the Champions League has left unforgettable memories in the minds of football fans and in this semi-finals, football lovers can catch up with all the exciting moments with the DStv app on their mobile phones. Now, as the competition enters the final 4, here’s what to expect. Luka Modric Vs Kevin De Bruyne

Luca Modric has been on top of his game, having four assists in the 10 UEFA Champions League he has played this season. It will be a