Final four battle for European trophy
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England and Spain dominate the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with Liverpool and Real Madrid aiming to add to their trophy haul, while Manchester City and Villarreal are targeting a maiden triumph
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APPEARANCES IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS
Netherlands (5), Portugal (2), Greece, Ukraine (1)

Teams from top five footballing nations account for 92% of places since 1993-94

Most places: Real Madrid 15
Spain 35
England 28 Chelsea 8
Germany 18 Bayer Munich 12
Italy 16 Juventus 7
France 10 Monaco 4
4 nations sharing 9 places

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL FOUR 2022

Manchester City ENG
Gp: W4 D0 L2 
L16: Sporting, 5-0 
QF: Atletico, 1-0 
Semi-final record: W1 L1 

Best: Final 2021
Liverpool ENG
Gp: W6 D0 L0 
L16: Inter, 2-1 
QF: Benfica, 6-4 
Semi-final record: W4 L1

W4 L1
6-time winner

Real Madrid ESP
Gp: W5 D0 L1 
L16: PSG, 3-2 
QF: Chelsea, 5-4 
Semi-final record:
W7 L7 

13-time winner
Villarreal ESP
Gp: W3 D1 L2 
L16: Juventus, 4-1 
QF: Bayern, 2-1 
Semi-final record:
W0 L1 

S-final 2006, 2022

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Source: UEFA Best finish includes Ch. League and its forerunner, European Cup © GRAPHIC NEWS