Football fans from across the world waited anxiously as the UEFA Champions League semi-finals draw grew closer and closer. With the likes of Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid, the current La Liga leaders, and Real Madrid, followed by German and English sides Bayern Munich and Chelsea, a much anticipated, mouthwatering semi-finals was expected.
Then the draw was complete. Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich were pinned against nine-time Champions League winners Real Madrid, leaving 2012 winners Chelsea to go off against newcomers Atletico Madrid, completing the last four ties.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid, Chelsea vs. Atletico. What are your expectations?
The semi-finals draw was held early on Friday (image via theguardian.com)
It didn't take long for the social medias to erupt amidst the draw's climax. Football fans took to Twitter to share their opinions on the 2013-2014 Champions League semis' games, with a mix of emotions being displayed.
Some just appreciated the four remaining managers' accomplishment and their upcoming battles
These UCL semi finalists are the four best managers in the competition
— Harry Davies (@harrymicdavies) April 11, 2014
Athletico Madrid v Chelsea and Real Madrid v Bayern Munich. Should be some entertaining matches. So stoked to see what happens #UCL #UCLdraw
— Caleb Graves (@calebpaulgraves) April 11, 2014
RMD VS FCB & CFC VS ATM #UCL semi finalists have met their match, two great matches ahead.
— c∕̴Ɩ̲͡yαtJ (@AyatJey) April 11, 2014
Some non semi-finalists' fans gave their views. Still bitter, maybe?
Thing is i hate all 4 UCL semi finalists. I'll put in order the least hated. 1) Atletico 2) Bayern 3) Chelsea 4) RMadrid ...
— BarcaAlba (@FCB1mrankhan) April 11, 2014
Barca fans after hearing that Real Madrid will face Bayern in the UCL Semi Finals. #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/7t3BKvMHJv
— Ali (@iAlisays) April 11, 2014
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid; a clash of the stats...
R.Madrid in UCL 13/14 - 8 wins - 1 draw - 1 loss - 32 goals - 9 conceded Bayern - 7 wins - 2 draws - 1 loss - 24 goals - 8 conceded
— SocialRMadrid (@SocialRMadrid) April 11, 2014
or maybe a clash of the "titans of goalkeeping"...
The No.1 vs The No.1 ...Both are Great ...Let's See ... #casillas #UCLdraw #UCL #RMvsBM pic.twitter.com/ySblTycY7m
— RealMadridWallpapers (@Realmadridwalls) April 11, 2014
or an unevenly matched encounter, possibly?
This is so true
