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

Barcelona host Manchester United in the return leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The Spanish side claimed a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in the first match.

BARCELONA LATEST NEWS
Barcelona made a convincing performance in the first leg, with a 1-0 win at the home of Manchester United. An own goal in the 12th minute was enough for Ernesto Valverde’s side, claiming the first win in five attempts at Old Trafford.

It’s the clear favourite for progression in the next round of the Champions League, as the Blaugrana chasing the treble. In La Liga, it was held to a goalless draw at the home of Huesca, with the Spanish coach resting the whole starting eleven. 

Without a defeat in the last 18 games in all competitions, with 12 wins and 6 draws. In the Champions League, Barcelona runs a 30 streak without a single defeat. The last team that upset Camp Nou, was Bayern Munchen (01/05/13).

Coach Ernesto Valverde has no injury worries, ahead of the return leg as he has all his players available.

MANCHESTER UNITED LATEST NEWS

Manchester United’s European dream is coming to an end, with the home defeat against the favourites. The Red Devils were too poor, as they made a bad performance and now the situation is out of their hands.

In the Premier League, the two penalties in each half from Paul Pogba were enough to secure a 2-1 home win against West Ham. Not a convincing performance, with a lot of mistakes in the defence but the result, was much needed.

Scores at least one goal in the 11 out of 13 recent games in the Champions League. Has never won at the home of Barcelona in four attempts, with two draws and two defeats.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has to cope without Shaw, as the defender is suspended. Wing-back Valencia, central defender Baily plus midfielder Ander Herrera are out of the squad.

Midfielder Matic and attacker Alexis Sanchez, are both available after recovering from injuries.

BARCELONA V MANCHESTER UNITED  MATCH ODDS*

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

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 1.36 – 5.50 – 9.00
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 2.75 (Under) – 1.44 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 1.10 (Barcelona) – 7.00 (Manchester United)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.70 (Yes) –   2.05 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 1.80 – 2.75 – 6.50
• A Penalty in the match:  3.25 (Yes) – 1.33 (No)
• Messi Anytime Scorer: 1.50

*bet365 odds as offered at 15/04, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Lionel Messi is also the man to watch, as he leads Barcelona’s attack. The Argentinian has netted 22 goals in 31 Champions League games against English clubs, more than any other footballer in the competition.

Midfielder Pogba has found his good form under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The French international is the only player in the squad that can match Barcelona’s dominance with his passion and ability of both scoring and assisting goals.