We present the most likely four Champions League semi-finalists for this season, based on recent form, squad depth, and tactical balance. The UEFA Champions League remains the pinnacle event in European club football, and it now moves toward the two semi-final clashes as four elite teams chase the dream of lifting the trophy in June in Istanbul.
The moment of truth arrives as Europe’s top competition reaches its knockout stage. Fans are treated to a high-stakes battle as teams sharpen their lineups and strategies, aiming to secure a place in the grand final and set up a memorable finish to a dramatic campaign.
FOLLOW THE REAL MADRID VS LIVE MANCHESTER CITY OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2022-2023. Now is the moment to revisit fantasy football options and craft a line-up that can deliver strong points, with attention to player form, rotation risk, and fixture difficulty across the upcoming legs.
Presumed alignments of the first leg of the 2022-2023 Champions League semi-finals for Fantasy, Comunio and Biwenger
Tuesday May 9
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Camavinga; Kroos, Modric or Tchouameni in midfield partnership; Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Benzema lead the attack.
Injured: Ceballos and Mendy (doubt).
Sanctioned: Militao.
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake or Sergio Gomez at full-back; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne in midfield; Bernardo Silva, Grealish and Haaland in the front areas.
Injured: None.
Sanctioned: none.
Wednesday May 10
Milan vs. below
Milan: Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Kjaer, Theo Hernandez; Tonali, Bennacer, Krunic; Brahim Diaz, Leao or Rebic; Giroud leads the line.
Injured: Ibrahimovic.
Sanctioned: none.
Inter Milan: Onana; Darmian, Bastoni, Acerbi; Dumfries, Barella, Brozovic, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Dzeko and Lautaro.
Injured: Skriniar (doubt), Gosens and D’Ambrosio.
Sanctioned: None.