Champions League
2009-04-14 - Bayern Munich vs Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Bayern Munich will put their good home record to the test here when they welcome the visit of Barcelona for this match and they have a mountain to climb if they are to reach the semi-finals.
Bayern Munich are currently unbeaten in Europe this season as they have won 3 or their four games and scoring 14 goals in the process. But they have a gigantic task as they look to overturn a 4-0 deficit from the first leg and even Juergen Klinsmann does not fancy their chances.
Barcelona had Lionel Messi, Samuel Eto'o and Thierry Henry to thank for the goals with Henry grabbing two goals in the process. However Henry is doubtful for this match as he is down with fever.
Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola has warned the team against complacency and has stated that his team will not just sit back but instead will attack as well.
Bayern Munich will rely on the likes of Ribery, Lahm, Demichelis, Lucio to change the game in their favour.
As for their team news, Defender Daniel van Buyten is back for Bayern after compassionate leave by the club, while fellow defender Philipp Lahm is given the task to mark Lionel Messi.
Brazilian centre-back Lucio is also back to provide support to the back four. Massimo Oddo will miss out with an ankle problem while striker Lukas Podolski is also doubtful for this clash.
As for Barcelona, they will be without defender Rafael Marquez as he is suspended, while left-back Eric Abidal could start after returning from injury last weekend.
Their coach Guardiola will watch from the stands after he was sent to the stands in the first leg while Daniel Alves, Victor Valdes and Eidur Gudjohnsen are minor doubts after missing training but their condition will be assessed before kickoff.
Take Bayern Munich to win this match.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Bayern Munich to win 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Bayern Munich to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Bayern Munich on level ball.
