Liverpool's route to Champions League glory compared to Arsenal's as clubs could meet in final
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The French outfit demolished Chelsea in the previous round, progressing with a commanding 8-2 aggregate triumph.Meanwhile, Liverpool demonstrated their lasting quality with a 4-0 home victory over Galatasaray and have some grounds for optimism, despite their disappointing league form.The club were eliminated by PSG in the round of 16 last year but took Luis Enrique's side to the wire, whilst Newcastle managed to hold the same opponents to a draw in this season's group stage.However, the fixture schedule doesn't favour Liverpool, who face Manchester City in the FA Cup shortly before the first leg in Paris on April 8. Liverpool will then host Fulham before the second leg, a crucial match in the club's quest to secure a Champions League place.Anfield will seek to produce a memorable evening against PSG on April 14, which could result in a surprise triumph for the six-time winners.Semi-final - Bayern MunichIf Liverpool can get past PSG, the current Premier League champions will meet either Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
Real knocked out Manchester City in the round of 16 but have been inconsistent at times this season, whilst Bayern were clinical against Atalanta and have been more reliable in the Champions League.The FA Cup could also influence Liverpool's chances but the club are presently scheduled to meet Crystal Palace before the Champions League semi-final first legs. Sporting overturned a three-goal deficit against surprise contenders Bodo/Glimt in the previous round, winning the second leg 5-0 at home after extra-time, but are unlikely to spring a surprise victory against Arsenal.The Premier League leaders will head into the first leg in Lisbon on April 7, having had the chance to rest players in their FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton a few days prior.The side then face Bournemouth at home before their second encounter with Sporting at the Emirates Stadium on April 15, which shouldn't prevent Arsenal from securing their semi-final place in the return leg.Semi-final - BarcelonaArsenal will face either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, with Barca regarded as the favourites to knock out Diego Simeone's side.
The Gunners are currently scheduled to face Newcastle at home on Saturday, April 25.Arsenal also host Fulham before the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. A genuine test of the side's credentials, the combination of the Gunners' stingy defence and the pace at their disposal to exploit Barcelona's backline should guide the club to the Champions League final.Final - Bayern MunichThe German side may have PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool in their half of the draw, but Vincent Kompany's team have been virtually flawless in the Champions League.