The semi-finals of the 2016/17 Uefa Champions League begin this week with Real Madrid up against city rivals Atletico Madrid up first on Tuesday, May 2 followed by Monaco at home to Juventus on Wednesday, May 3. The return legs are on Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10.
If you will be watching the match in the UAE, here is what you need to know:
How to watch
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid
■ First leg: Tuesday, May 2, 10.45pm on beIn Sports
■ Second leg: Wednesday, May 10, 10.45pm on beIn Sports
Monaco v Juventus
■ First leg: Wednesday, May 3, 10.45pm on beIn Sports
■ Second leg: Tuesday, May 9, 10.45pm on beIn Sports
Who will win?
Our writers each pick a team they think will hold aloft the European Cup on June 3 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and five reasons why.
■ John McAuley: Five reasons Real Madrid will win
■ Graham Caygill: Five reasons Atletico Madrid will win
■ Steve Luckings: Five reasons Monaco will win
■ Jon Turner: Five reasons Juventus will win
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