- Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park
- Borussia Dortmund facing a tough challenge against Barcelona
- Real Madrid set to host Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu
The upcoming week will see the return of the Champions League, with the second-leg clashes of all four quarter-final matches scheduled to take place. The matches will be spread evenly across Tuesday and Wednesday.
Aston Villa vs Paris Saint-Germain (Tuesday, 8pm)
Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, will have a significant task ahead in the second leg on Tuesday following their 3-1 defeat against PSG in Paris last week. Despite this setback, Villa responded strongly by securing a 3-0 victory over Southampton at St Mary's. Emery took advantage of this victory to rest some key players in preparation for the upcoming match.
PSG, on the other hand, is on a winning streak of seven matches in all competitions and is proving to be a dominant force in this season's competition. Having convincingly outplayed Liverpool over two legs, they are poised to secure a spot in the next round.
Score prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona (Tuesday, 8pm)
Barcelona seems to have one foot in the semi-finals following their impressive 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund last week. Hansi Flick's team displayed dominance on their home turf and has already defeated Dortmund twice this season, including a 3-2 win in Germany back in December.
Dortmund faces an uphill battle and must give their all against Barcelona to have any chance of progressing. While Barcelona has shown vulnerability in away matches in Europe, conceding at least two goals in four out of five games this season, Tuesday's match is expected to offer excitement and goals.
Score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-4 Barcelona
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich (Wednesday, 8pm)
Serie A giants Inter Milan claimed a morale-boosting 2-1 victory against Bayern Munich in the previous match, setting the stage for what promises to be an enthralling rematch on Wednesday.
Inter's unbeaten run of 12 games in all competitions contrasts with Bayern's recent struggles, as the latter is winless in two matches after a draw against Dortmund in their last fixture. Although Vincent Kompany's team has performed well away from home, with an unbeaten streak of seven matches, their past difficulties on the road during the group stages could be a concern.
Score prediction: Inter Milan 2-1 Bayern Munich
Real Madrid vs Arsenal (Wednesday, 8pm)
Arsenal delivered a remarkable performance in the first-leg ties with a 3-0 triumph at the Emirates Stadium, positioning themselves well for a spot in the final four. However, facing Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu presents a tough challenge.
While a trip to Madrid is daunting, especially considering Real Madrid's recent home struggles with two winless games and six goals conceded, Arsenal maintains hope. The Gunners' away form, with only two wins in their last six matches, suggests they will adopt a defensive approach, aiming to preserve their first-leg advantage.
Score prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Arsenal