CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – THE 8 BEST TEAMS IN EUROPE
In the coming weeks, we will begin the most exciting stage of the season in Europe. 8 teams have advanced to the quarter-finals, and we will have very thrilling matchups, so we’ll share a bit of the head-to-head between the teams.
BENFICA VS INTER MILAN
The Benfica Eagles have become a regular presence in the final stages of European nights, having progressed in the last two editions. However, this time they find themselves among the top 8, facing a giant from Italy, which will be very challenging. Despite not being in the best form in Serie A and struggling against Porto in the round of 16, Simone Inzaghi’s side aims to return to the semi-finals of the competition, something they haven’t achieved since 2010 when they were crowned champions against Bayern Munich.
Who will advance to the next round?
Inter and Benfica last faced each other in 2008 in the “Eusebio Cup.” | Alvaro Isidoro
First Leg (Odds)
Benfica +117
Draw +235
Inter Milan +245
MILAN VS NAPOLI
An incredible Italian duel between two historic clubs of Serie A. The current Serie A champion faces the team that will possibly win the league title this year. Napoli is experiencing an incredible moment, leading the local league by a wide margin, with Oshimen and Kvaratskhelia as their stars this season. They will seek to eliminate a giant of the competition. Milan has not advanced to the quarter-finals for 10 years, so they want to return to being protagonists of the competition where they have been champions 7 times.
Will Napoli continue their good run or will the European giant awaken?
Napoli and Milan will face each other 3 times during the month of April.
First Leg (Odds)
Milan +220
Draw +235
Napoli +127
REAL MADRID VS CHELSEA
One of the most constant matchups in recent years of the Champions League. Real Madrid and Chelsea have faced each other in the last two editions, with a victory for the Blues leading them to be champions in the 20-21 season, and with an exciting elimination round in the 21-22 season for the Merengues, which would then lead them to their 14th Champions League title. This time the balance seems even, as the team led by Potter is in 10th place in the Premier League table, while the Merengues have been on a downward trend this year after losing 3 consecutive Clásicos against Barcelona and currently holding the second position in La Liga.
But as previous years have taught us, one should NEVER count out Real Madrid, the king of the competition.
But as previous years have taught us, one should NEVER count out Real Madrid, the king of the competition
Real Madrid and Chelsea faced each other in the previous edition of the Champions League.
First Leg (Odds)
Real Madrid -112
Draw +255
Chelsea +320
MANCHESTER CITY VS BAYERN MUNICH
And the cherry on top, the most exciting clash of the quarter-finals. Citizens and Bavarians face off in a do-or-die battle, an early final for many, and undoubtedly one that will see one of the title favorites knocked out. A tough moment for Bayern Munich, as they parted ways with their coach Julian Nagelsmann a few weeks ago without a clear reason, despite having a great season, to hire their new strategist, German Thomas Tuchel, who already knows what it takes to beat Pep Guardiola in a final with Chelsea.
Manchester City is going through a great moment, having scored 8 goals to 1 in the round of 16 against Leipzig, remaining alive in the English cup, and currently sitting in second place, contending for the Premier League title with Arsenal. Pep’s squad is tired of scoring so many goals, with Erling Haaland as their top scorer and biggest star.
Will City continue to struggle to win the Champions League?
The last encounter between Manchester City and Bayern Munich was in 2014.
First Leg (Odds)
Manchester City -109
Draw +285
Bayern Munich +270
Now we’re ready, the first leg matches begin on April 11th, and we’re sure there will be plenty of excitement. It’s time for you to choose your favorites to advance to the semifinals and start playing at mexplay.mx
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