Champions League
2010-04-28 - F.C Barcelona vs Inter Milan
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Barcelona will aim to make sure that they overturn the 3-1 deficit in the first leg and that the pitch is also well watered ahead of their clash with Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan at the Nou Camp.
Should they achieve that then they will make a date with Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, the home of arch rivals Real Madrid for the final. Pep Guardiola believes the more favourable conditions at the Camp Nou can help them get the win they need as they seek to become the first team to defend the title they won last season.
For the record, they already beat Inter Milan 2-0 at the group stages of the competition after a goalless draw in Italy.
Inter Milan's Jose Mourinho did insist that his side improved drastically and it showed when they beat Barca 3-1 at the San Siro. They did also managed 1-0 wins away from home when they beat CSKA Moscow and also Chelsea in the earlier stages of the competition.
As for the team news, Barcelona will not have the likes of Andres Iniesta (right thigh) and Eric Abidal, who failed a fitness test on his groin tear on Tuesday. Skipper Carles Puyol also misses out due to suspension. That means that Maxwell could start for the home side, while Gabriel Milito may replace Puyol in the side.
For the visitors, playmaker Sneijder will start after returning to training following his thigh strain. The influential Holland International was withdrawn at half-time against Atalanta on Saturday with a hamstring problem but Mourinho has confirmed that he will start this match.
Striker Mario Balotelli has also been named in the squad despite throwing his shirt to the ground after the final whistle of the first leg. Goran Pandev is doubtful with a thigh injury. But Davide Santon (knee) and Francesco Toldo (leg) are definitely out, while Dejan Stankovic is suspended for the clash.
Take Barcelona and give the 1 1/4 ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Barcelona 2-0 or 3-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Barcelona to win this match. (main bet)
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Barcelona and give the 1 1/4 ball here.
