Defending champion FC Barcelona highlights the return of UEFA Champions League soccer betting action this week after a two-month hiatus, as the Round of 16 begins with Barcelona visiting Beyer 04 Leverkusen on Tuesday (2:45 pm Eastern) in the first leg of their quarterfinal matchup.
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Barcelona, which is currently listed as the 3/2 favorite on the soccer betting odds to repeat as the UEFA Champions League winners in 2012, are listed as the heavy -275 chalk to defeat underdog Leverkusen (+700). Leverkusen will be without the formidable Michael Ballack, who suffered a calf injury during training on Sunday, and is at 200/1 odds to win the Champions League.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is currently the 8/11 favorite on the soccer betting futures to win the top goal-scorer award in Champions League play, and with six goals already he is tied with Mario Gomez (10/3) of Bayern Munchen for the current scoring lead.
Also Tuesday, Ligue powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais (-225) will play host to upstart APOEL Nicosia (+600). Lyon is at 66/1 to win the Champions League, while APOEL is at 250/1.
AC Milan and Arsenal will kick off their Round of 16 marquee matchup on Wednesday (2:45 pm Eastern), with AC Milan (-105) listed as the matchday favorites to defeat their English Premier League adversaries and the Gunners listed at +275 odds to register the upset. AC Milan is currently listed at 22/1 to win the Champions League title, while Arsenal is close behind at 25/1.
Also Wednesday (Noon Eastern), Zenit Saint-Petersburg (+140) will tangle with Benfica (+190). Zenit is at 100/1 to win the Champions League, while Benfica is a value pick at 50/1 odds.
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