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Champions League semi-final draw: When is it, what TV channel is it on and who could Liverpool face?

The 2018 Champions League final in Kiev in just three games away  - 2018 Anadolu Agency
The 2018 Champions League final in Kiev in just three games away - 2018 Anadolu Agency

What is it?

It's the draw to decide the semi-final line-up for the last four of the Champions League.

When is it?

The draw takes place on Friday April 13 once all four quarter-final second legs have been played.

Where is it?

Uefa headquarters in Syon, Switzerland. 

What time it is? 

The draw is scheduled to begin at 12pm (midday) UK time.

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What TV channel is it on?

BT Sport 2 and BT Sport 2 HD. 

You can also follow it all on Uefa's official website or join us for ball-by-ball coverage and analysis with our live blog. 

Which teams could be involved? 

The four victorious quarter-finalists are:

Liverpool

Real Madrid

Bayern Munich 

Roma

Liverpool - Credit: PA 
Liverpool beat Man City twice over two legs to reach the last four Credit: PA

In the only all-English tie of the round Liverpool held firm to dump Man City out of the tournament with a 2-1 second-leg win at the Etihad, progressing 5-1 on aggregate. 

Roma pulled off a sensational comeback to overturn a 4-1 first leg scoreline to beat Barcelona 3-0 and book their place in the semi-final draw. 

Cristiano Ronaldo - Credit: AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his last-minute penalty in typically understated fashion Credit: AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a controversial last-gasp penalty to send Real Madrid through to the last four after Juventus had levelled the tie on aggregate with three unanswered goals. 

Five-time winners of the competition Bayern Munich held Sevilla to a goalless draw to seal a 2-1 win on aggregate and complete the semi-final line up.

Are there any restrictions?

No. As was the case for the quarter-final draw, anyone can anyone with no rules separating two teams from the same country facing each other. 

When will the semi-finals take place?

The first legs will take place on April 24 and April 25 while the decisive second legs are penciled in for May 2 and 3. 

Whoever is drawn first in each tie will be the home side for the first leg. 

Who will conduct the draw?

Andriy Shevchenko - Credit: Getty Images 
Andriy Shevchenko will help decide the semi-final ties Credit: Getty Images

Former AC Milan and Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko will help decide the last-four ties.

The 2004 Ballon d'Or winner is a fitting guest with the final set to be played in Kiev, Ukraine. 

Shevchenko began and ended his career with Dynamo Kiev, scoring 82 goals for the club in 172 appearances. 

Who are the favourites to win the competition? 

 Real Madrid  - Credit: Getty Images 
Defending champions Real Madrid are joint-favourites to lift the trophy for a third-straight year Credit: Getty Images

Real Madrid 13/8

Bayern Munich 15/8

Liverpool 3/1

Roma 10/1