Spanish giants kept apart

Matches take place end of April Nyon - Arabstoday Spanish and German teams were kept apart for the semi-finals of the Champions League as European football's governing body UEFA made the draw for this year's last four ties in Nyon on Friday. Last year's beaten finalists Bayern Munich, who have already secured the Bundesliga title, take on Spanish league leaders Barcelona. In the other match, Borussia Dortmund will play Real Madrid. The first leg matches will be played on April 23 and 24, with the return games on April 30 and May 1. This year's final will be held at Wembley Stadium in London on May 25.