The upcoming UCL Semifinal between Barcelona and Liverpool will feature two teams that are natural enemies. Liverpool draws closer to a complete EPL dominance at home, but Barca are given the better chance to win on Wednesday, May 1 2019 at 3:30 PM EST.
You will hardly find two teams that are more worthy of the 2019 UEFA Championship League title. Only one must walk away victorious on Wednesday, May 1 when the game takes place at Camp Nou where Barca will host the Anfield team.
With the hosts successfully drubbing Manchester United in an effortless 3-0 game on Thursday, and winning La Liga on Saturday, Liverpool have a worthy opponent to look forward to.
Ernesto Valverde is not underestimating the EPL’s most likely champions either, reminding his team of the dangers that lie ahead. Despite Valverde’s doubts, the sportsbooks continue to support Barca:
Looking at the odds, you must wonder whether this isn’t one of the best value betting opportunities you have had in a while?
Is Jurgen Klopp’s team capable of prying away a victory against Barca the same way his team has managed to dominate the EPL at home?
Though worthy of admiration, Liverpool are still faced with somewhat less prominent teams at home as they are in the UEFA crucible.
Still, Manchester City continues to breathe down their necks and with two more fixtures to go, anything can happen.
There are reasons to be skeptical giving the latest developments, but Klopp remained positive to the brim praising his wards for the courage shown in the game on Thursday:
“These boys are outstanding, that’s the reason why we are where we are. Now let’s carry on and we will see where it ends.”
Formerly Liverpool’s players, Luis Suárez and Philippe Coutinho are now playing versus the team that recruited them and taught them much of what they know.
Even though Coutinho has somewhat failed to stand out alongside Messi and Suárez he is still a reliable and trusted player.
Barcelona’s La Liga victory was one of the most important games so far. The team has not lost a single game since January 23 and has managed to score nine consecutive victories. Liverpool has managed to clinch as many titles as Barca in the Championship League – five.
However, today Liverpool seems to be somewhat less certain in the UCL with three losses to their name compared to their performance at home. Firmino’s injury is yet another cloud that may not end up with a silver lining. The Anfield’s team seems to be up against a wall, but they are nevertheless determined to keep their momentum.
*All odds are taken from BetOnline as of April 28, 2019. Any updates will be reflected.
