The Champions League semi-finalists have emerged: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Schalke 04, and Manchester United.
Manchester United drew a favorable match-up against Schalke 04, while Real Madrid is set to face Barcelona in an early peak showdown.
This is a disappointment for many fans.
Due to UEFA's draw, Real Madrid and Barcelona will not be able to clash at the pinnacle venue of Wembley. Only one of these two teams is destined to appear in the final arena. From a certain perspective, Real Madrid and Barcelona have turned La Liga into a two-horse race. Even the Champions League has almost become a duel solely between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Their clash captures the entire attention of the fans.
The first leg of the Champions League semi-final marks the third encounter between these two La Liga powerhouses in 18 days.
After a league draw with Barcelona at home, Real Madrid narrowly defeated their old rival with Chen Zhong's overtime goal to lift the King's Cup.
