The semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League kicks off on Tuesday evening as Manchester City welcomes record 13-time winners Real Madrid at the Etihad stadium. In the other clash, giant slayers Villarreal travel to Anfield to face Liverpool. BestBets GH provides you with the likely options to occur during the first legs of the semi-finals.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
This will be a repeat of the 2020 round of 16 fixture which saw Man City come out 4-2 winners on aggregate.
The circumstances have changed this time round and Real Madrid can rely on the form of Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jnr.
With Man City expected to attack at home without a fit natural right back and Real Madrid scoring 2.75 goals per game in their last four CL games, both teams will be expected to yield fruits up front.
Betting tip – Over 2.5 goals
Liverpool vs Villarreal
Villarreal have a unique story this campaign after knocking out Juventus and Bayern Munich. However, they face the most in-form side in Europe in Liverpool.
Despite Unai Emery’s impressive record in European knockout ties winning 31 out of 37 ties. The only down side is that the Yellow Submarines have failed to win in England in their last eight attempts drawing three and losing five.
Liverpool know how to breakdown resolute defenders and have scored 17 goals after the 75th minute in their last 16 games.
Betting tip – Liverpool win and over 1.5
