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- Barcelona are the current favourites at 3/1 to win the 2025 Champions League
- Quarter-final first legs commence on 8 and 9 April 2025
- Real Madrid face Arsenal in arguably the tie of the round
Barcelona Lead Champions League Betting Ahead of Quarter-Final Clashes
As the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League progresses to the quarter-final stage, the betting landscape is taking shape with UK Betting Sites.
Barcelona, under the management of Hansi Flick, have been in formidable form, positioning them as the 3/1 favourites to clinch the title.
The quarter-final draw has set up some tantalising fixtures, with top clubs vying for a spot in the semi-finals.
Here's how the outright betting market stands with UCL sponsors bet365:
| Champions League Winner 24/25 | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| PSG | 10/3 | 23.1% |
| Real Madrid | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Bayern Munich | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Arsenal | 7/1 | 12.5% |
What the expert says...
Quarter-Final Fixtures Begin Next Week
The first legs of the quarter-finals are scheduled for Tuesday, 8 April, and Wednesday, 9 April 2025, with the return legs on 15 and 16 April 2025.
Here are the games for the 2024/25 UCL quarter-final stage:
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid.
Aston Villa vs. PSG
Bayern Munich v Inter
Barcelona v Dortmund
Who features in the market?
While Barcelona's dominance under Flick makes them rightful favourites, the competition remains fierce:
PSG (10/3): PSG's finally look to be stepping up in Europe after knocking out Liverpool in the last round.
Real Madrid (7/2): With the addition of Kylian Mbappé this season, Real Madrid's offensive capabilities have been significantly bolstered.
Bayern Munich (5/1): A team with a storied European history, Vincent Kompany will be looking to continue a big debut season in charge of the club.
Arsenal (7/1): Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have shown resilience and tactical acumen, making them a potential dark horse with the return of Bukayo Saka a big positive too.
