Champions League
2010-11-24 - Panathinaikos vs F.C Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Barcelona travels to Greece hoping to wrap up their qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League. Even though a draw will be enough for the Spanish side but Barcelona will want to get a win here in style.
A win for Rubin Kazan in the earlier match means Barcelona needs to get the win against Panathinaikos. If they fail then a draw is good enough for Barcelona.
Interestingly, Panathinaikos go into the game with a new coach in the shape of Jesualdo Ferreira after he was named successor to Nikos Nioplias.
The Greeks have yet to win a match in the group phase and they currently sit bottom of their group.
The new coach said he hopes to get the players to change their way of thinking in the two days he has been in charge of the side. But it must be stated here that Panathinaikos will hope that history can once again help them as Barca have never beaten them in Greece - indeed the Spanish giants have never scored against them on their previous two visits and Panathinaikos would love for that to happen again.
Barca coach Pep Guardiola is not expecting an easy match here. He stressed that a new coach always inspires their players.
As for the team news, Pana go into the match without midfield general Giorgos Karagounis, who is suspended. Sebastian Leto looks unlikely to be involved as he has a knee injury, but Jean-Alain Boumsong is set to start this clash.
For the visitors, Eric Abidal is available for Barcelona after he overcame a small muscle tear, but Gabriel Milito is not available.
Take Barcelona to clear the 1 1/2 handicap and win this match.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Panathinaikos 0-2 Barcelona
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Barcelona to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Barcelona and give the 1 1/2 ball.
