Champions League Semi-Final Draw: Man City vs Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich

April 15, 2016

Manchester City have been drawn together with Real Madrid, while Atletico Madrid will face Bayern Munich, following the results of the Champions League semi-final draw.

The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on April 26-27, and the return legs will be held on May 3-4, according to UEFA. One of the teams from the first pot (Man City and Real Madrid) will be the host side in the Champions League final at San Siro, whereas one of the clubs from the second pot (Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich) will play the role of the visiting side.

Bet365 Sports has already issued odds on the Champions League semi-finals, so make sure to place a wager on those exciting encounters. Man City will be underdogs on their own ground the Etihad, with odds of 3.20 (11/5) against the Spanish giants 2.20 (6/5) who last won the competition in 2014 – their 10th European title. The Sky Blues have put on an impressive performance at home against PSG in the quarter-finals, so they’ll be looking to replicate that same form against Real Madrid. Considering the immense strength of both sides, a draw 3.40 (12/5) may also be on the cards for the first leg.

(For more info about the online sportsbook, check out Betting Herald’s Bet365 Sports Review.)

2016 Champions League final will be played at the famed San Siro (Image credit: SB Nation)

Altetico Madrid have successfully outclassed defending champions Barcelona for the second time in the quarter-final stage, after first doing this feat in the 2013-14 edition of the Champions League. They’ve now established themselves as a serious force in Europe’s elite competition, and Bet365 Sports remains divided as they get ready to face mighty Bayern Munich – a team that won their fifth title in 2013. The Germans are favorites to win the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals with their odds being 2.50 (6/4), but Atletico’s chances are just slightly lower are 2.70 (17/10). We predict that this match as well may end up in a tie 3.40 (12/5), judging by all the factors involved.

Besides offering betting options on the Champions League semi-finals, Bet365 Sports also has markets on the Outright Win. Pep Guardiola’s men are favorites 2.50 (6/4) to be crowned champions for the 6th time, while Real Madrid are the underdogs 2.87 (15/8) to lift the Champions League trophy for the 11th time.

Currently, Diego Simeone’s side are not viewed as the prime candidates for the title 4.50 (7/2), but considering the way they’re playing at the moment it might be wise to place a bet on them just in case. It could really pay out in the end. Man City are outsiders 8.50 (15/2) to win the competition, as this is the first time they’ll be playing in the Champions League semi-finals.