Sports world daily: Manchester City, Inter through to Champions League SF; Sabalenka, Djokovic win

Manchester City booked a spot in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after beating Bayern Munich on aggregate. Meanwhile, Inter Milan set-up the other semi-final against fierce local rivals AC Milan to ensure at least one Italian club makes the final.

In tennis, Aryna Sabalenka reached the Stuttgart Open final by beating former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in the build-up to this year’s Roland Garros. World No 1 Novak Djokovic though stuttered, but managed to get over the line in his opening match in Banja Luka.

Here’s a look at the key stories from international sporting events through the day for 20 April, 2023:

Manchester City, Inter reach semis

Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals for the second straight season after Erling Haaland scored in a 1-1 draw which secured a 4-1 aggregate last-eight win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan set up a blockbuster derby in the Champions League semi-finals after a 3-3 draw with Benfica saw the Italians through 5-3 on aggregate.

The Norwegian missed a first-half penalty but muscled his way upfield midway through the second half, lashing past Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer for his 48th goal in 41 appearances this season.

Bayern scored a late penalty through Joshua Kimmich...

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