Champions League rankings: Rating Barcelona, Liverpool, Tottenham and Ajax ahead of semi-finals
Spurs edged Manchester City in a thriller, while the Reds thrashed Porto to set up a mouthwatering tie against Lionel Messi and co.
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Your support makes all the difference.The final four is complete as the battle for European football's biggest prize nears the end.
Barcelona thrashed Manchester United, and meet Liverpool in the Champions League semi-finals after strolling past Porto, with the fixture dates confirmed the morning after the quarter-finals.
It leaves giant killers Ajax, who have knocked out Real Madrid and Juventus so far, up against Tottenham, who edged Manchester City in a thriller.
Lionel Messi and co. appear to have a clear advantage, with their lead at the top of La Liga clearing their schedule to focus on their tie against the Reds.
While Liverpool are engrossed in their title race, as are Ajax, with Tottenham yet to secure a top four place.
Check out the final power rankings before the final in Madrid above
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