Champions League : European & International Football

Champions League Draw: A great chance for Arsenal

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:23:46 +0000

We've lost some big guns already in the Champions League and though the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona undrstandably still head the market, this could provide a great chance for Arsenal to go far in this year's edition.

Champions League: Napoli and AC Milan for Chelsea and Arsenal

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:54:16 +0000

Chelsea and Arsenal's Champions League odds are both on the drift after the Premier League's only survivors were handed the toughest possible round-of-16 draws.

Champions League Betting: Napoli complete Serie A hat-trick

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:09:17 +0000

The most criticised league in Europe will be the best represented in the knockout stages of the Champions League, although none of their three entrants are fancied to go all the way...

Champions League Treble: Lyon underrated, Lille overrated

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:59:06 +0000

After our first European multiple of the month delivered last week, here are three selections aimed at producing a profit from the final set of Champions League group games...

Champions League Results: 149-1 Marseille deny Olympiakos

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:10:28 +0000

Greek outfit touch [1.01] to qualify from Group F before a great French escape in Germany rocks the markets. Joe Dyer reports on a dramatic night that also saw Chelsea make the knockout stages

Villarreal v Napoli: Azzurri set to break Man City fans' hearts

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:40:36 +0000

Wednesday night won't be comfortable for Napoli as they bid to confirm passage into the last 16 of the Champions League, but they should seal their spot...

Ajax v Real Madrid: Don't bank on group winners playing nice

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:39:47 +0000

Real Madrid are already through, however Michael Lintorn thinks that their lengthy winning streak will inspire them to fight for three points...

Porto v Zenit St Petersburg: Back doors left open at the Dragao

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:20:04 +0000

Porto's defensive frailties cast doubt on their ability to win a game they will start as odds-on favourites, says Tobias Gourlay

Barcelona v BATE Borisov: Holders to enter Clasico on a high

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:24:48 +0000

Michael Lintorn expects Barcelona to close Group H with a comfortable victory, even though on the surface they have nothing to play for...

Barcelona's dark side is a danger to European football

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:13:28 +0000

They may play some of the most attractive football ever seen but there are signs both on and off the pitch that greed and cynicism are threatening to overshadow what the likes of Lionel Messi and Xavi do with a football at their feet, says Richard Aikman.

Champions League Results: Chelsea defeated, Arsenal through

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:12:31 +0000

The Blues taste defeat for the second time in four days and face a decider against Valencia with Champions League survival on the line. meanwhile, Robin van Persie can't stop scoring as London rivals Arsenal go through...

Betchecker: Big prize for backing Man United's adversaries

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:30:50 +0000

FC Basel ensured that their Champions League destiny remains in their own hands with a 3-2 win over Otelul Galati, a great result for shrewd correct score backers on Betfair...

Marseille v Olympiakos: Clean sheet to send hosts through

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:50:11 +0000

It has been a tough few months for Marseille, but the Champions League has been a welcome distraction. Michael Lintorn is backing them to reach the last 16 on Wednesday...

Shakhtar v Porto: Hosts to maintain slim chance of progress

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:46:46 +0000

Porto have flopped in their last two domestic fixtures and are at risk of an even more catastrophic result at the Donbass Arena...

Champions League Multiple: Valencia to win but not destroy

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:35:17 +0000

Michael Lintorn believes that too many Champions League goals are forecast in Valencia, and not enough in Russia, and has built a treble aiming to take advantage...