The first-legs of the quarter-final of the Champions League and Europa League have been completed, but who is the favourite to make it to the final four?
UEFA Champions League:
Benfica 0-2 Inter Milan
With the evidence that Benfica have given us in the Champions League so far - particularly in the group stages where they topped a group involving PSG and Juventus, they undelivered at home to Inter Milan. It has been a glorious campaign so far for Italian teams, and Benfica simply did not do enough at home as Barella and Lukaku leave them an uphill task at San Siro
Prediction to advance: Inter Milan, 80%
Manchester City 3-0 Bayern Munich
City's glistening Premier League form translated at the Etihad against the German champions. They were certainly assisted by some dreadful defensive performances, specifically Dayot Upamecano who single-handedly gifted City two goals. Pep Guardiola is primed to help Manchester City finally reach European glory.
Prediction to advance: Manchester City, 85%
AC Milan 1-0 Napoli
An all-Italian affair ended with Milan ahead again over the team at the summit of Serie A. Napoli struggled to find goals in the absence of Victor Osimhen, but they certainly minimised the damage. They are not nailed-on to go through at home, as AC Milan crushed them 4-0 at Napoli not too long ago.
Prediction to advance: Napoli, 55%
Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea
Considering Chelsea went to 10-men with half-an-hour to go, Real Madrid will be disappointed to only add one goal heading to Stamford Bridge, as it gives Lampard's side a sniff. With Real Madrid's quality, maturity and experience it would be a miracle next week if Chelsea were to advance.
Prediction to advance: Real Madrid, 90%
Europa League:
Feyenoord 1-0 Roma
Feyenoord have been fantastic under Arne Slot this season, and were able to somewhat fortunately take a one-goal advantage to Rome after Lorenzo Pellegrini's missed penalty. Jose Mourinho's side continued their solid form and it would be surprising if they did not advance next week.
Prediction to advance: Roma, 65%
Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Union Saint-Gilloise
The Belgian side completed an upset on Union Berlin last time out, and take a good draw back to Belgium. However, it feels as if Leverkusen were yet to flex their muscles, and that late Florian Wirtz goal sets the German side up to win.
Prediction to advance: Bayer Leverkusen, 60%
Juventus 1-0 Sporting Lisbon
After successfully knocking out Arsenal, Sporting were not heavy underdogs as they head to Turin. They were unfortunate not to score with their xG, but Juventus might just have the quality to win and advance in a competition they desperately need to win.
Prediction to advance: Juventus, 55%
Manchester United 2-2 Sevilla
Erik Ten Hag's side should have killed the game, but were poor to concede two late own-goals. They should have no problem advancing despite injuries as Sevilla did not cause too many threats until late on.
Prediction to advance: Man Utd, 70%
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