14th Apr 2011 | Football
Champions League Semi Finals Betting
The results went to form as the underdogs were unable to pull of the miracles required.
Real Madrid and Schalke progressed to the semi finals with few dramas as both won their second leg encounters. In the outright betting Barcelona are favourites at 11/10 followed by Man Utd 5/2, Real Madrid 7/2 and Schalke outsiders at 14/1.
On paper, Sir Alex Ferguson has the best of the draw as his team go to Schalke in their first leg. After thrashing reigning champions Inter, it is unlikely the Germans will be taken lightly. Totesport make United 1/4 to qualify for the final.
The other semi final is a mouth-watering prospect between Spanish rivals. Totesport make Barcelona 4/9 favourites to come out on top in ‘El Clasico’ and progress to the final.
After an entertaining run Harry Redknapp will be desperate to taste Champions League action again. His Spurs team have seven games remaining, including a visit to Eastlands, to grab that valuable fourth spot. The bookmakers give them a fighting chance with bet365 going 9/4 that they finish in the top four.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 09:42 14th Apr, 2011 but subject to change