Holders Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals as the rivals do battle once more and French surprise-package Monaco take on Juventus, following the draw today. Real Madrid director and former striker Emilio Butragueno said: "We know each other very well, this is the fourth time we meet Atletico in the Champions League but it will not be a final this time. Clemente Villaverde, a former Atletico player and now a director, said the Real clash would be a fitting farewell. Pavel Nedved, the former midfielder who is now an ambassador for Juventus, told BeINSports of the Monaco match- up: "It's 50-50. -================Real Madrid, for whom Ronaldo hit a hat-trick as they saw off Bayern Munich in the quarters, are favourites with British bookmakers.

Source: dna April 21, 2017 12:56 UTC