Bayern meet Madrid, Chelsea play Barcelona

Champions League semi-final draw throws up heavyweight clashes

Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid in one Champions League semi-final, while Chelsea will take on Barcelona in the other.

The draw was made on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland, and the matches will be played on April 25 and 26 and May 1 and 2.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are the two most successful teams in European Cup history, with 10 and 9 titles respectively. Bayern Munich are the defending champions, while Real Madrid won the trophy in 2014.

Chelsea and Barcelona are also two of the most successful teams in Europe. Chelsea won the Champions League in 2012, while Barcelona have won the trophy five times, most recently in 2015.

The semi-finals are sure to be closely contested, and all four teams will be hoping to reach the final in Cardiff on June 3.

Conclusion

The Champions League semi-final draw has thrown up two heavyweight clashes. Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid, while Chelsea will take on Barcelona. All four teams will be hoping to reach the final in Cardiff on June 3, but only one team can emerge victorious.