Who Should Real Madrid Want to Face in the Champions League Semifinals: A Round Table Discussion with The Real Champs

Ben Sundock (On Twitter: @sundockb15)

1. Monaco

I would most want to play Monaco because I feel like Real are a much more experienced team than Monaco. The average age of their starting XI, as Alex said, is only 25, and almost none of those players have ever made it to the semifinals of the Champions League, which is a huge stage.

I also feel like Sergio Ramos, Dani Carvajal, Marcelo, and whoever is playing next to Ramos can shut down the young Monaco forwards and win the tie rather handily.

2. Atletico

I put Atletico at 2 because, while defeating them three years in a row in the CL and playing them well this season, I also feel like they are bound to get the better of Real Madrid some time soon.

Griezmann has been lethal and proved that Real can’t hold him down when they need it.

3. Juventus

Juventus are by far the second hottest team remaining in the competition beside Real. Knocking out Barcelona emphatically 3-0 and holding the MSN scoreless for 180 minutes is no small feat. I’m very impressed with the attacking combination of Paulo Dybala and Gonzolo Higuian who have been clinical in their finishing all season.

Buffon is on top of his game right now, like usual, and he is still pursuing that coveted UCL title and I expect him to come out and play a great semifinal. So, to put it simply, at all costs, I don’t want to see Juventus.