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The UEFA Champions League is the ultimate knock-out tournament. This is where you will see the very best players in the world going head-to-head. When Europe’s elite meet, it’s always worth watching – and having a Champions League bet brings you even closer to the action.
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This year’s Champions League has already provided plenty of subplots.
For instance, Ajax, Bayern Munich and Liverpool all managed to storm through the group stage, winning each of their six games. Meanwhile, Barcelona suffered their first early exit from the tournament in 20 years.
Not many Champions League betting sites would have predicted that the Catalan club would already be eliminated from the tournament. Speaking of an unlikely Champions League bet, we also saw Sheriff Tiraspol pull off an incredible victory over the powerhouse that is Real Madrid.
Outside of that, there were some exciting matchups drawn for the last 16. This was after the initial draw was deemed null and void and the teams had to be picked again. PSG against Real Madrid and Internazionale versus Liverpool were undoubtedly the standout ties from that round.
There are plenty of contenders for this Champions League betting market – but Manchester City are seen by many as favorites ahead of the round of 16. Europe’s elite competition is never without drama and that has once again proved to be true for the 2021/22 edition.
Ajax’s Sébastien Haller became only the third player to score 10 or more goals in the group stage of a single Champions League season.
Should he complete the job and become the Champions League top goalscorer for 2021/22, his name will be listed alongside some of the greatest strikers to ever play the game.
However, the job isn’t even close to being done, with Polish star, Robert Lewandowski, among the chasing pack. The Bayern striker put away nine goals in the group stage and will fancy his chances of winning another Champions League Golden Boot after his success in 2019/20.
Liverpool’s Mohamad Salah has also had an excellent season in Europe, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has seen the legend find the net several times in this year’s tournament.
Last year’s winner Erling Haaland won’t be defending his crown though, as Borussia Dortmund made a shock exit in the group stage – despite his three goals.
Of course, the more games your team plays, the better chance you have of scoring goals. That is why you should consider the teams you think will progress, before choosing a potential top scorer for your Champions League betting online.
One Champions League bet that attracts attention every year is the market to name the finalists. When you place a bet on this make sure to consider who the teams you are interested in have drawn in the upcoming round.
Among the Champions League bets available, this is one that offers value right up until the last-four. It also allows bettors to follow two teams the entire way through the tournament, without the worry of losing a ‘win only’ bet due to a side entering extra-time or penalties.
Chelsea and Manchester City played out last season’s final in Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. This season’s decider will be played at Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Real Madrid’s record of 16 appearances in the final of Europe’s elite tournament is second to none. Bayern Munich has appeared in the final 11 times, while Liverpool has made nine appearances in the biggest match in the European football calendar.
The last three finals have actually all featured teams making it into the showpiece for the first time ever – Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and City. So don’t be afraid to bet on a new face appearing in the final, if you think they have the squad to go all the way.
The Gazprom Arena, in St Petersburg, was built for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and has hosted plenty of big games since.
It was due to stage the 2021 Champions League final, but that fixture was switched because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian venue now has the honor in 2022.
Last time the Champions League final was staged in Russia, in 2008, Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties in the first ever all-English final.
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