Manchester United vs Real Madrid Betting Preview Part 1
- By Rex Dalton on February 13, 2013 17:26 GMT
Probably the most widely-anticipated fixture of the knockout stage of the 2012/13 Champions League, Manchester United vs Real Madrid pits two of Europe’s giants against each other in one of the biggest stages one could ask for. There is a significant rivalry between these two sides - a fact exacerbated by the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Real Madrid are the favourites to win this fixture and the favourites to progress over the two-legged tie. They are 8/13 to win tonight while United trade at a hefty 4/1 price tag to grab what would be a famous victory at the Bernabeau. The draw can be backed at a 3/1 price which really shows the confidence that the bookmakers have in Real’s ability to get the job done in front of their home fans. Jose Mourinho may have lost elements of the dressing room but the side will be fired up and ready to go for this one as the Champions League is likely the only panacea Real have to Barcelona lifting the Premera Liga Trophy.
In regards to outright qualification, Manchester United are 4/5 while Real Madrid can be backed at a slim 4/7.
Jose Mourinho has gotten the better of Sir Alex in the past - virtually every United fan will remember Jose’s famous run down the touchline when Porto equalized against United at Old Trafford.
United got revenge a few years later when they knocked a Mourinho-led Inter Milan side out of the Champions League in 2008/9.
Obviously, all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo today but United will be looking to match him stride for stride with their star-signing Robin Van Persie. The flying Dutchman has contributed 20 Premier League goals this year and a few others in all competitions. He has found form immediately at the Red Devils and should be amongst the goals again today.
William Hill is offering up some interesting headline offers today with a 13/8 price on Real to win and Ronaldo to score while Van Persie to score and United to win trades at a colossal 9/1.
