Can Juventus shock Real Madrid or Sevilla stun Bayern Munich in Champions League returns?

We have already seen one miraculous comeback in the Champions League this week as Roma left Barcelona stunned on Tuesday night.

The Italian side trailed 4-1 from the first leg but stormed back with a 3-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico to advance on away goals.

Meanwhile at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City were unable to overturn their 3-0 first leg deficit against Liverpool.

Roma pulled off a sensational comeback to dump Barcelona out of the Champions League

Konstantinos Manolas (centre) scored in the 82nd minute to put Roma 3-0 ahead

Konstantinos Manolas (centre) scored in the 82nd minute to put Roma 3-0 ahead

On Wednesday night, we’ll find out who will join Roma and Liverpool in the semi-finals – and there are clear favourites in both the ties.

Real Madrid won 3-0 away to Juventus last week, while Bayern Munich scored two away goals against Sevilla.

So what hope of further miracles on Wednesday? We take a look.

REAL MADRID vs JUVENTUS

First leg score 3-0; return leg at the Bernabeu on Wednesday at 7.45pm; live on BT Sport 2

Billed as a meeting of two European heavyweights, this blockbuster quarter-final proved a one-sided affair with a Real Madrid side inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo scoring three times without reply in Turin.

The Portuguese star’s astonishing overhead kick for the second goal captured the imagination of football fans the world over after he had opened the scoring after just three minutes.

Ronaldo scored a sensational overhead kick to put Real two goals ahead in Tuesday's first leg

Ronaldo scored a sensational overhead kick to put Real two goals ahead in Tuesday’s first leg

Marcelo added a third for the reigning champions after Paulo Dybala was shown a second yellow card, leaving Juventus, last season’s finalists, absolutely shell-shocked.

With Ronaldo in such exceptional form, nobody is giving the Italian champions a prayer in the return game at the Bernabeu.

It would take one of the greatest attacking performances seen in the competition to get close to overturning the arrears and it’s fair to say Juventus are better known for their defensive prowess.

Demoralised Juventus will need to win by a 4-1 scoreline or better in the Bernabeu next week

Demoralised Juventus will need to win by a 4-1 scoreline or better in the Bernabeu next week

With Real a distant third in the Spanish league, their season – and potentially Zinedine Zidane’s future as their manager – rests on completing a hat-trick of Champions League successes.

And even if Juventus come at them with full force in the Bernabeu, Real undoubtedly possess enough quality in their ranks to score at least one goal on the break and kill off what has been a disappointingly one-sided tie.

If Juventus snatch an opening goal in the first few minutes, there could be some jitters, but you simply cannot see Real going the full 90 minutes without scoring.

Chances of a comeback: 0/5

Zinedine Zidane's future as Real Madrid could depend on whether Gareth Bale and co win a third consecutive Champions League crown

Zinedine Zidane’s future as Real Madrid could depend on whether Gareth Bale and co win a third consecutive Champions League crown

BAYERN MUNICH vs SEVILLA

First leg score 2-1; return leg at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday at 7.45pm; live on BT Sport 3

Bayern were made to work hard for their narrow advantage at the mid-way point of their Champions League quarter-final with Sevilla.

The Spanish side caused a seismic upset when they beat Manchester United in the last round and it will take a display similar to their win at Old Trafford to get the better of the Germans on Wednesday night.

Bayern Munich seized the initiative in their quarter-final tie with Sevilla, winning 2-1 in Spain

Bayern Munich seized the initiative in their quarter-final tie with Sevilla, winning 2-1 in Spain

Pablo Sarabia had put Sevilla last week, only for Bayern to quickly draw level thanks to a Jesus Navas own goal before Thiago Alcantara headed home their second-half winner.

While far from a classic Bayern European performance, the two away goals will see them heavy favourites when they reconvene at the Allianz Arena.

Though Sevilla’s stunning performance at Old Trafford, not to mention their rally from three down against Liverpool in the group stage, will put a few Bayern fans on edge, they are usually a sure bet in this kind of position and should reach the semi-finals.

Thiago Alcantara scored with a deflected header to give Bayern a crucial lead in their tie

Thiago Alcantara scored with a deflected header to give Bayern a crucial lead in their tie

History is on their side as well – Bayern have failed to progress from only one of their previous 16 European Cup or Champions League knockout ties when they won the first leg away.

With Bayern already wrapping up the Bundesliga title, they will be able to fully divert their attention to winning the Champions League for the first time since 2013.

While it could potentially be a tricky night, you would fully expect Bayern to advance from this position though if Sevilla were to grab the opening goal, things could be very interesting indeed.

Chances of a comeback: 1/5

Bayern Munich can now concentrate on the Champions League after winning the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich can now concentrate on the Champions League after winning the Bundesliga

 



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