Last week saw the start of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, and it couldn’t have been more thrilling. The clashes between giants were filled with excitement from the first minute to the last, and everything will be settled this week.
That being said, let’s learn a bit more about the matches on Tuesday and Wednesday which will determine the semi-finalists of the Champions League 2024. Still in the competition are three Spanish teams, two German, two English and the almighty French team.
Real Madrid or Man City? Barcelona or PSG? Arsenal or Bayern Munich? Dortmund or Atlético Madrid? We’ll find out after this week’s matches, but you can already bet that these encounters will take your breath away with a storm of goals and excitement right up until the final whistle.
⚽ Barcelona v Paris Saint-Germain (Tuesday 20:00 BST)
The first match took place in Paris, at Parc des Princes, and it was completely enthralling. Barcelona took the lead in the scoreline, but saw PSG turn it around within minutes, still in the first half. However, the visitors came back from the break determined to change the outcome, and that’s exactly what happened. With a goal from Raphinha (his second of the game) and another from substitute Christensen – on his first touch of the ball, the Catalan team secured the 3-2 victory and returned to Spain with an important advantage in hand.
However, nothing is decided yet, and Tuesday’s match promises to be electrifying. Paris Saint-Germain, which has a squad full of stars like Mbappe and Dembélé, should arrive at Camp Nou eager to overturn the scoreline and progress to the Champions League semi-finals. Can Barcelona maintain their advantage at home?
🔥Odd Tips: In a game of this magnitude, with big teams and the title at stake, the tendency is for a lot of action from both sides. Betting on Over 3.5 goals offers odds of 2.08.
⚽ Borussia Dortmund v Atletico Madrid (Tuesday 20:00 BST)
Atletico Madrid hosted Dortmund at their home ground and, alongside their fans, were on course for a comfortable 2-0 lead. But we’re talking about the Champions League here, which is synonymous with excitement. In the 81st minute, substitute Sébastien Haller scored for the Germans, keeping his team alive and hopeful for the next match. The second game will take place on Tuesday 16th , this time in Dortmund, at Borussia’s home. Can the Madrid team hold on to their one-goal advantage and progress to the semi-finals? Well, we’ll find out soon enough!
🔥Odd Tips: It’s a decisive match, with both teams willing to do everything for qualification. “Both teams to score” seems like a good bet for this match, with odds of 1.54.
⚽ Man City v Real Madrid (Wednesday 20:00 BST)
This was certainly the most nail-biting game so far. Fans were still settling into their seats and the match was already collecting important moments. We started the night at the Santiago Bernabéu with a goal from Bernardo Silva for City and two more goals for Real Madrid – one an own goal and the other scored by Rodrygo, all within the first 14 minutes of the game. The first half ended 2-1, but the second half still had more excitement in store. In another lightning moment in the game, Phil Foden and Gvardiol scored within just five minutes of each other, and the Blues turned the scoreline to 3-2, leaving the home team’s fans concerned. However, the joy for the English team was short-lived, as a few minutes later, Federico Valverde struck a beautiful shot to equalize the score again.
Man City withstood the pressure in Madrid and took a 3-3 draw back to London. Now, their main advantage will be the support of their fans this Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium, where everything is still to play for in the match that many see as an early final of the Champions League.
🔥Odd Tips: Never underestimate the competitiveness of Real Madrid, but it’s also undeniable that the Blues, current Champions League titleholders, have all the tools to secure a win at their home ground. Just like in the first leg, a high-scoring game seems to be a strong possibility, and the odds for “Over 3.5 goals” are 2.37.
⚽ Bayern Munique v Arsenal (Wednesday 20:00 BST)
Playing at home, Arsenal took control of the game in the first leg. Naturally, Saka opened the scoring at the 12th minute mark, but the Gunners saw Bayern Munich turn the game around in the first half with goals from Gnabry at 18’ and Harry Kane at 32’ – the latter from a penalty kick taken with style and class. In the second half, substitute Leandro Trossard scored for Arsenal, securing a draw on the scoreboard and keeping alive the English team’s dreams of reaching the Champions League semi-finals and continuing to fight for this unprecedented title.
To do so, the English team will have to overcome the six-time champions from Munich, playing at their home ground, the Allianz Arena, this Wednesday. Who will win the fight for the title? It’s impossible to know, but it will also be impossible to contain the excitement for such an important clash.
🔥Odd Tips: Despite everything being level for the upcoming match, the strength of the home crowd could make a difference in the qualification of the home team. The odds for “To Qualify: Bayern Munich” are paying 1.67, and this could be just the bet for you.
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