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With the final in Budapest looming, four of football&rsquo;s most iconic powerhouses remain in the hunt for the ultimate prize. Fans can witness every pulse-pounding moment as <strong>PSG</strong> faces <strong>Bayern Munich</strong> (<strong>Wednesday 4:55am AEST</strong>) and <strong>Atleti</strong> takes on <strong>Arsenal</strong> (<strong>Thursday 4am AEST</strong>), streaming live and exclusive on Stan Sport.</p><p>The UEFA Champions League semi-finals continue to form part of a blockbuster lineup of football on Stan Sport, coinciding with the title race of the <strong>Premier League</strong> and <strong>Women&rsquo;s Super League (WSL)</strong>, alongside <strong>Chelsea v Man City</strong> in the <strong>FA Cup Final (17 May)</strong>, and Semi-Finals for the <strong>Women&rsquo;s FA Cup</strong>, <strong>UEFA Europa League</strong> and <strong>UEFA Conference League</strong>.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3fe6b77d-75c5-47bc-a3f4-e4f50f8832ac/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3fe6b77d-75c5-47bc-a3f4-e4f50f8832ac/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3fe6b77d-75c5-47bc-a3f4-e4f50f8832ac/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-3fe6b77d-75c5-47bc-a3f4-e4f50f8832ac\"\n                data-id=\"3fe6b77d-75c5-47bc-a3f4-e4f50f8832ac\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3fe6b77d-75c5-47bc-a3f4-e4f50f8832ac/-/inline/no/UEFA-CL-MW4-Wed-16x9+%281%29.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3fe6b77d-75c5-47bc-a3f4-e4f50f8832ac/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>PARIS V BAYERN MUNICH<br>\u200bWEDNESDAY 29 APRIL FROM 4:55AM AEST<br>\u200b</strong>History beckons for Paris as they become the first French club to reach the semi-finals in three consecutive seasons, however, their previous losing streak against Bayern causes concerns. This semi-final match could lead to many milestones, as a victory for Paris would mark their 100th win in the competition, while captain Marquinhos is set to equal the record for most appearances by a Brazilian in the Champions League. Bayern arrive with a dangerous Harry Kane, who has netted a record breaking 12 goals this campaign, the highest ever by an English player in a single season.</p><p><strong>ATLETI V ARSENAL<br>\u200bTHURSDAY 30 APRIL FROM 4:00AM AEST<br>\u200b</strong>In a massive showdown, Arsenal travel to Madrid looking in hopes of maintaining their historic unbeaten run. The Gunners are the first team in history to win seven consecutive matches against Spanish opposition, but they face an Atleti side that has won 11 of its last 15 two legged ties against English teams. With Atleti scoring a club record 34 goals this season, this is a clash set to go right down to the wire.</p><p><strong>For media enquiries, please contact:</strong></p><p><strong>Hamish Birt<br>\u200b</strong>Head of Communications &amp; PR - Sport, Stan \u200b<br>\u200b\u200b<a href=\"mailto:Hamish.Birt@stan.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Hamish.Birt@stan.com.au</u></a></p><p><strong>Eamon Gannon<br>\u200b</strong>Publicist - Sport, Stan<br>\u200b<a href=\"mailto:eamon.gannon@stan.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eamon.Gannon@stan.com.au</a></p>",
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