Before the month of May begins, the names of the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League’s two finalists will be revealed. See when and how to watch the semi-final matches live through LiveSoccerTV’s recap of Friday’s Champions League semis draw.
First leg match dates
They will be played on 22 April 2014 and 23 April 2014.
The two remaining Spanish clubs will be at home. Atleti will get the Last 4 adventure underway with a spicy clash against 2011/2012 UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea at the Vicente Calderon.
The following day, city rivals Real Madrid will affront Bayern Munich in a re-match of their 2011/12 Champions League semi-final clash.
- Watch Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea live online or on TV in USA
On which channels: Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports 1 USA, Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Deportes
At what time: 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT / 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET
On which date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
- Watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich live online or on TV in USA
On which channels: Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports 2 USA, Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Deportes
At what time: 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT / 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET
On which date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Second leg match dates
The return legs have been scheduled to take place on 29 April 2014 and 30 April 2014.
What is certain is that the first finalist of the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League will either be Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. This is because Bayern’s meeting with Los Blancos at the Allianz Arena will precede the tantalizing clash between Chelsea and Atletico at Stamford Bridge.
- Watch Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid live online or on TV in USA
On which channels: Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports 1 USA, Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Deportes
At what time: 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT / 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET
On which date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
- Watch Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid live online or on TV in USA
On which channels: Fox Sports GO, Fox Sports 1 USA, Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Deportes
At what time: 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT / 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET
On which date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
2013/14 Champions League semis biggest prospects
Atleti-Chelsea: The key battle on the pitch will be between starlet Thibaut Courtois and experienced goalkeeper Petr Cech. Atleti are seen as underdogs but the legend says that “whoever beats Barcelona goes on to win the cup.” Meanwhile, three-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho is determined to conquer Europe on his Little Blue Horse. The tactical duel between the Special One and the Rojiblancos’ beloved manager, Diego Simeone, should be classic.
Real Madrid-Bayern: The sharpness of Iker Casillas, the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo and the influence of €100M signing Gareth Bale will be tested by the titleholders who aim to become the first team to win the Champions League trophy back-to-back.
During his spell at Barcelona as the senior team’s coach, Pep Guardiola toyed with the Spanish giants several times. Fresh from kicking out David Moyes and Manchester United in the quarter-finals, the Spanish manager will want to emulate former Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes by ending Real Madrid’s La Decima dream in the semis.
What will the public be offered between a remake of the 2013 International Champions Cup final, a re-match of the 2011/12 Champions League final, an all-Spanish affair or an odd pairing of underdogs Atleti with reigning champions Bayern?
