Champions League predictions, odds for Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: Can Karim Benzema hot streak continue?

[{"selector":"#anim-852a7f5b-09fe-42ca-9ba8-9e115ec78c35 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

The Champions League semifinals begin as four teams remain in pursuit of continental glory.

[{"selector":"#anim-c3a1f388-3b30-4592-95d6-07274b70ef82 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(59.85300175986903%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The action kicks off on Tuesday when Real Madrid head to Manchester City for the first leg. It will be Liverpool and Villarreal on Wednesday in the other semifinal.

[{"selector":"#anim-90bb131b-7872-4ffb-ab98-2c6bc4aa33e2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.6124998823574%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Tuesday's clash at the Etihad features a club in Real that have won the tournament 13 times, more than any other,

[{"selector":"#anim-32456efc-23ba-44e9-b641-0e456fc65a52 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(30.945312384376894%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

while City have yet to reach the summit but are hoping this is the year Pep Guardiola leads them there. Ahead of kickoff, here are our expert picks:

[{"selector":"#anim-0e24ceb2-c7f8-4874-90ef-127c52b7abd8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Craving even more coverage of the world's game? Listen below and follow ¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast where we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary,

[{"selector":"#anim-f7bcfb6f-46c5-44b2-82e3-6dac9c035272 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.18425315078391%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

The Portuguese defender will be tasked with shutting down the guy our crew thinks is the best player remaining in the competition.

[{"selector":"#anim-843c0678-6902-412f-9365-3d4b3bfb90a1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

Benzema, 34, is having far and away the best season of his career. His 39 goals is seven more than his second-best season. He's had back-to-back hat tricks in the knockout stage

[{"selector":"#anim-57e65774-8651-4ee8-8eb1-c87de924a476 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-38.2041528976252%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Leeds United’s relegation battle vote of confidence from Premier

[{"selector":"#anim-d0c6ca7f-129d-48f9-8a11-c66806f9b317 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more