Former AC Milan and Inter Milan striker Hernan Crespo can't split their Champions League semifinal.

The first-leg will be held this week.

Crespo said on BeinSports: "A semi-final in the Champions League is in itself an important achievement for any team. It is one of the most competitive competitions in the world, but Milan and Inter know the Champions League like few other teams. Their history alone is enough to be anointed favorites and to reach the final stages of the event, every year.

"I think the two matches between them will be of great interest, given that both have shown that they are very complete teams. I don't think there is a favourite to qualify.

"In Real Madrid-Manchester City things are different, both were considered favourites to win from the start, the one thing for sure is that whichever of the two will qualify for the final will not have an easy task."

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