Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!Opta's supercomputer has released its latest predictions for the UEFA Champions League, forecasting who will reach the final and lift the trophy following the conclusion of the semi-final first legs.Both ties delivered thrilling, high-quality encounters in Paris and Madrid, setting up decisive return legs in London and Munich next week.On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a dramatic nine-goal showdown, giving the French champions a narrow advantage heading into the second leg.The excitement continued the following day as Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid hosted Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Wanda Metropolitano. Read alsoFull breakdown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 970 career goals after latest strikePAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!The Gunners broke the deadlock late in the first half through Viktor Gyökeres, who converted from the penalty spot after Dávid Hancko brought him down inside the box.According to Sports Mole, Atlético responded early in the second half when they were awarded a penalty of their own, and Julián Álvarez made no mistake to bring the hosts level.Atlético could have secured victory had Antoine Griezmann and Ademola Lookman taken their chances, while Arsenal were left frustrated after a penalty decision for a foul on Eberechi Eze was overturned. The match eventually ended 1-1, leaving the tie finely balanced heading into the return leg.Opta’s latest simulations suggest that Arsenal have a 69.17% chance of overcoming Diego Simeone’s side to reach their first Champions League final since the 2005/2006 season.In the other semi-final, PSG are given a 61.52% probability of progressing past Bayern Munich, compared to Bayern’s 38.48%. If successful, PSG would become the first team since Real Madrid to reach back-to-back finals.Read alsoSergio Aguero picks his favourite to win the 2025/26 UEFA Champions LeagueLooking ahead to the final, Opta backs Arsenal to defeat PSG and claim their first-ever Champions League title, giving the Gunners a 34.90% chance of lifting the trophy. PSG are close behind with a 32.25% probability.The final is scheduled to take place on May 31 in Budapest.Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Arsenal and Bayern Munich got an advantage ahead of their Champions League semi-final clashes. The boost for both teams stems from a new regulation introduced this season following the Gunners' experience in the previous campaign.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: [email protected].
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Supercomputer predicts UCL winner after PSG beat Bayern Munich and Atlético draw with Arsenal
YEN NewsFri, 1 May 2026 · 4h ago0 views
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Opta's supercomputer released its UEFA Champions League winner predictions after the semi-final first legs. Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a high-scoring match. Separately, Atlético Madrid drew with Arsenal after both teams scored from penalties. These results set up decisive return legs, influencing the supercomputer's trophy forecast.
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