With international and domestic football taking centre stage, the sharp end of the Champions League returns this week, with 8 sides chasing the holy grail of European glory.
Holders Real Madrid snuck through at the expense of cross city rivals Atletico in the previous round, while PSG sent Liverpool packing at Anfield.
With sides from England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy still in the mix, it promises to be one of the most open Champions League finales in recent years.
Semi-final spots are on the line and the stakes are high in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, and you can join the action with the best Australian betting sites!
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Champions League Quarter Final, 1st Leg Predictions
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Arsenal vs Real Madrid
Arsenal ($2.40)
Real Madrid ($3.20)
Draw ($3.30)
It feels like the most significant game for Arsenal in a generation, as they look to overcome perennial Champions League winners Real Madrid in an epic at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are finding life tough in the Premier League but have all their eggs in the Champions League basket for this term. Real meanwhile seem to always find a way to get through in games such as this but they will need to be pragmatic in this first leg. There is plenty to play for here and both sides may end up settling for a draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.30)
1-1 Draw
Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan
Bayern Munich ($2.00)
Inter Milan ($3.90)
Draw ($3.60)
Two absolute giants of European football clash here, as Bayern host Inter Milan in Southern Germany. Returning to the top of the Bundesliga has been a formality for Bayern this season but how Vincent Kompany would love to see his side kick on here in the Champions League. Having reached the final in 2023, Inter are always a threat and they will be looking to keep things tight here. This could be another close one, with Inter perhaps able to take a draw back to the San Siro with them.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.60)
1-1 Draw
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona ($1.40)
Borussia Dortmund ($8.00)
Draw ($5.50)
There is a real sense of optimism surrounding Barcelona this season and their exciting young team will be put to the test here against Borussia Dortmund. Barca are a side packed with talent and goals, and they will be looking to make use of the first leg being at the Nou Camp here. Dortmund will be looking to stay in the game for as long as possible, but Barcelona are going very well, both domestically and in Europe and they should pick up a first leg lead here.
Betting tip: Barcelona to win the match ($1.40)
Barcelona to win 3-1
PSG vs Aston Villa
PSG ($1.40)
Aston Villa ($8.00)
Draw ($5.20)
PSG are being tipped by many to lift the Champions League trophy this season and their next challenge is overcoming an in-form Aston Villa side. Having knocked out Liverpool in the last round, PSG are starting to believe that European glory is possible this season and they are a force to be reckoned with at home. Villa will be looking to limit any damage done in the first leg, but PSG are packed with power and pace, and they could overwhelm the Villains in this one.
Betting tip: PSG to win the match ($1.40)
PSG to win 2-0
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Champions League Quarter Finals, 1st Leg multi bet
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We’re backing three results this week as a multi with a betting stake of $50:
PSG vs Aston Villa – PSG
Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan – Draw
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund – Barcelona
A $50 wager would pay out $712.80 if successful – at the current odds.