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The Champions League is back, and with 4 domestic teams in action, we’re set for a busy week. If you’re tempted to have a punt on any of this week’s live games it’s well worth checking out the spread betting markets from Sporting Index. They’re offering all new clients a free £150 per goal football bet**:

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Here are our thoughts on the big matches:

Benfica v Liverpool (Tues)

Although the national team is not in bad shape, the Portuguese domestic league is very weak and Benfica are not looking good. They got a decent result at the weekend, but their run prior to that has been poor. Liverpool will be wary of Simao, an ex-Barca winger who they have been linked with for a while, as well as Nuno Gomes. However, their defence should be strong enough to contain the Portuguese attack and the Reds will look to grind out a result, if their misfiring strikers can start producing. Considering this, it’s likely to be a low-scoring affair and the visitors would settle for a draw, confident they can turn things around in the second leg.

Real Madrid v Arsenal (Tues)

What a messy tie! Madrid keep scoring at the Bernabeu, whereas the Gunners just can’t “billow the onion bag” on the road. Arsenal are carrying plenty of injuries – you know things are serious when Bergkamp offers to play a European away leg – and even the mighty Henry can’t carry the rest of the team against such opposition. Unfortunately for Arsenal Zidane is back in form, Robinho is looking sharp and Beckham unstoppable. Okay, Ronaldo doesn’t look 100% fit, showing poor movement in recent matches, there’s a lack of cohesion and signs of typical weakness in the Madrid back line. However, Arsenal are lacking in confidence and Sporting Index have the home team as favourites.

Chelsea v Barcelona (Weds)

There were plenty of goals when these two teams meet last year (6 at Stamford Bridge) and Sporting Index expect more of the same this time around. Both teams have strong back lines, but both have also been conceding recently. We haven’t seen the “real” Barcelona for a few weeks, with Eto’o absent and Ronaldinho suspended, but these key players will be back and Sporting have priced up the Catalans to edge this one. Although there’s been plenty of mudslinging in the press, each team is full of good ball-players so the bookies don’t expect to see too many cards being shown.

Rangers v Villareal (Weds)

Unlike the Chelsea match, this game will be a much more physical affair. It’s a great time to be playing Villareal, with playmaker Riquelme recovering from injury and not a certainty to feature. He really makes the Villareal team tick, and his recent absence has coincided with a shocking run of form this year. With Argentinean defender Sorin also a doubt, Rangers will play to their strengths, keeping the ball in the air and taking a physical and aggressive approach to the match. It’s essential that Rangers take a lead in to the second leg as Villareal have plenty of European experience, so prepare yourself for a feisty match that could keep the ref reaching in to his pocket.

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