The semi-final fixtures are out for the Champions League and the Europa League and the fans have now been offered up a mouth-watering line-up. Bayern Munich take on Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund battle with Real Madrid, while Chelsea Hamilton Academical take on Swiss winners Basel. Former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was the lover who conducted the draw now. The Dutchman nevertheless did express his disappointment at former team Malaga dropping out in the last round, but he believed that they will keep coming back stronger. The Europa League semi-final bring was performed first and listed below are the fittings a' Fenerbahce will play the first leg of the tie in the home on 25th of April. The Turkish side knocked out Lazio in the last round, winning the wrap 3-1 on aggregate. Things did get yourself a bit nervy in the 2nd leg when Senad Lulic scored for Lazio, but Caner Erkinas goal just 13 minutes later settled the tie in preference of Fenerbahce. Aykut Kocamanas part continue to be in the running for the category title as well, therefore the former Turkish global will appear to have the balance right in both the fronts. Benfica are one of the favourites to get the Europa League this year. The Portuguese membership won against Newcastle United within the last few round. Jorge Jesusa side is till unbeaten in the domestic category and are currently one of the most in-form side in Europe. They have lost just thrice all year and Barcelona were the past club to defeat them in the home (in the Champions League). They've a strong assault upfront with Cardozo, Lima and Rodrigo all in good form and they must be viewed since the favourites to get the semi-final against Fenerbahce. Basel were expected to win the second leg against Tottenham with comparative ease considering their performance in the first leg at White Hart Lane and also the fact that Tottenham were almost playing a second line line-up because of injuries. However they made meals of it. Even if Spurs were down to 10-men after Vertonghen obtained his marching orders, Basel failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage and it required a penalty shoot-out to decide the success. The Swiss champions are good moving forward, but are weak at the back, and their defense will come under tremendous pressure against Chelsea. Chelsea are the only English membership left in Europe right now and are being considered among the favourites to win this competition along side Benfica. ABut Rubin Kazan did provide a scare in the second leg. Rafa Benitezas men are still in competition for just two titles at this time a the FA Cup and the Europa League a' but their priority still remains a premier four complete. Therefore it is likely to be interesting to see how the Spaniard amounts things at this critical juncture of the summer season. But the London team undoubtedly look like the favourites to win this link written down. The pull for the Champions League fitting was up next and with four of the best groups in Europe remaining in the contest, it was expected to deliver some mouth-watering clashes and therefore did it deliver. Can it get bigger than this? The league leaders of Spain dealing with the league leaders of Germany (Bayern have actually already won the Bundesliga). But when one talks about the results of the last round, it's perhaps fair to state that Bayern come in better form currently. The German giants dismantled a powerful Juventus side and won the tie 4-0 on mixture. Barcelona on one other hand scarcely managed to get through past PSG in the last round. In fact, until Messi got on in the second half, PSG appeared the likelier area to be eligible for the semi-final. In the end, Pedroas goal turned out to be the decider and though Barcelona were used to a draw in the both the legs, they qualified through on the basis of the away goal concept. It is hard to predict the result of this fitting, but Bayern surely look more solid at the back than Barcelona and that may tip the balance in the favor of the German side. Incidentally, Bayern hold an improved report of Barcelona historically as well a Barcelona have won just once against Bayern inside their previous six meetings, while the German team has squeezed three victories. Whilst the first semi-final is just a clash involving the group leaders, the second semi-final sees the second located groups of the leagues go head-to-head. Both these teams have had a similar period so far a' they have faltered in the domestic group, while they've done brilliantly in Europe. Dortmund and Real Madrid are the defending champions of Bundesliga and La Liga respectively and both of them are on the verge of losing that subject (Dortmund have lost it). Jurgen Kloppas side has gained over the neutrals in the past two months, because of the amazing footballing philosophy, incredible home help and financial stability a' hardly any clubs can claim to own each one of these together. Nevertheless they received a work for their money by Malaga in the legendary minute leg clash in the quarter finals. It was one of many most interesting matches of this match up to now and Dortmund required two late goalsAto scrape past Malaga. In fact, it's matches like these which nearly sign that it could be written in the stars for Dortmund to get the Champions League now. But first they must confront Real Madrid. The Spanish side also faced a brave fightback from Galatasaray in the next leg. Though Ronaldo gave them an early lead, Galatasaray scored three goals in an area of 15 minutes in the 2nd half and it required yet another goal from Ronaldo to make sure their progress to the next round. Jose Mourinho will soon be worried about the performance of his protection in this match, although Sergio Ramos was lacking in this fixture. Mourinho is desperate to get the Champions League with Real Madrid, having already admitted the league this season. With whispers speculating about his future at the club, he might just want to sign off however you like. FC Bayern MAnchen (GER) v FC Barcelona (ESP) a 1st leg 23rd April, second leg 1st May Borussia Dortmund (GER) v Real Madrid CF (ESP) a 1st leg 24th April, second leg 30th April Fenerbahce SK (TUR) v SS Benfica (POR) a 1st leg 25th April, 2nd leg 2nd May possibly FC Basel (SUI) v Chelsea FC (ENG) -AA1st leg 25th April, 2nd leg 2nd Might
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