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The Tension of Playing Your Rival in a Champions League Semi-Final
The two sides have not met in a Champions League semi-final for 20 years. The last time Milan were in a final, which they won, was 2007 and 2010. Neither of these teams has had a great domestic season this year. They're fourth and fifth in the table - that's not even certain for next season. Then it's the fact of playing in a Champions Cup final... but if we don't do it, our rival might go and do it. And all of those things have such a multiplier effect. I've been receiving text messages from my cousins saying how stressed they are. It's very funny because theydon't know how to sit down or calm down as they