• Written by Michael Knight
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Barcelona v Liverpool Betting Odds: UEFA Champions League Match Preview and Latest News

The Spanish giants host the Reds in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals.

BARCELONA LATEST NEWS
Blaugrana secured their 26th title in the Spanish league, with a narrow (1-0) win against Levante.

Lionel Messi was on target again, scoring in the 62nd minute and celebrated his 10 La Liga championship in the last 15 years.

In the Champions League, Ernesto Valverde‘s side was too strong for Manchester United in the quarterfinal. Two wins with aggregate score 4-0 confirmed that Barcelona in their perfect day is unbeatable.

Without a home defeat in the competition for 31 consecutive games, with 28 wins and three draws. Also, they have conceded just 15 goals and never more than once in a match.

The Catalan giants have no fresh injuries or suspensions, as only midfielder Rafinha remain on the sidelines.

LIVERPOOL LATEST NEWS
The Reds kept their title hopes alive, with a perfect display and a 5-0 home win against relegated Huddersfield Town.

Attackers Mohamed Salah and Mane scored two goals each, sitting one point behind leaders Manchester City but with only two games to go.

For the second consecutive season, Klopp has guided the team to the semifinals after beating Porto. An easy task with two wins and 6-1 on the aggregate score.

Unbeaten for 19 successive matches in all competitions, with 14 wins and five draws. Liverpool has not lost in their four previous away meetings against Barcelona, with two wins and two draws.

Manager Jurgen Klopp will have to wait until the last minute for Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian attacker suffers from injury and is a major doubt.

BARCELONA v LIVERPOOL  MATCH ODDS*

Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 1.90 – 3.80 – 4.20
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 2.10 (Under) – 1.72 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 1.40 (Barcelona) – 2.75 (Liverpool)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.61 (Yes) –   2.20 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 2.40 – 2.30 – 4.00
• A Penalty in the match:  3.40 (Yes) – 1.33 (No)
• Lionel Messi Anytime Scorer: 1.72

Barcelona v Liverpool Live Betting available at bet365 (18+, T&C Apply)

*bet365 odds as offered at 01/05, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Lionel Messi is the man to watch, with the Argentine being in top form. Barcelona’s superstar has scored 24 goals in 32 Champions League games against English clubs but has failed to find the net in the two previous appearances against Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah is again in good form, scoring vital goals in the Champions League and the Premier League. The first goalscorer of Liverpool is always getting the attention, as his scoring abilities and vision can destroy any opposition defence.