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.
Last updated: Jul 18, 2:05 PM UTC
Real Madrid clinched a record 14th Champions League with a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris on May 28th. Los Blancos caused shock after shock in the knockout stages and topped it all off with a win in the final thanks to a goal from Vinicius Junior and a man-of-the-match display from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Karim Benzema was in the form of his life during the 2021 /22 season. He bagged 15 Champions League goals as he helped Real Madrid to their 14th European title. The 34-year-old scored vital goals in the quarterfinals and semifinals to secure Los Blancos their spot in Paris. He also helped Madrid win another LaLiga crown.
The Frenchman was named UEFA men’s player of the year following his heroics on the domestic and European stages. The 34-year-old striker provided crucial goals and assists and linked up excellently with Vinicius Jr to drive Los Blancos to a league and Champions League double.
Benzema completed a sweep of awards thanks to his invaluable contribution to Real Madrid. The forward was by far the biggest attacking threat in last year's competition and scored big goals in the biggest of games. He will be looking for a repeat in this year's Champions League /.
Located in the western district of İkitelli in Istanbul, it is the largest-capacity stadium in Turkey. The 76,000 seater arena is named after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey.
It was completed in 2002 as part of Turkey's failed 2008 Olympic Games bid at a cost of around $140million. The ground was named a 5-star sports complex by UEFA in 2004, enabling it to host the finals of UEFA events.
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