Hat-trick Hero Ronaldo Gets Juve Over the Line
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football sensation, was the one to provide the flair yesterday as he inspired Juventus to a historic 3-0 win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Having lost the first leg of the Round of 16 match 2-0 in Madrid, Juventus had it all to do to make sure that they overturned the score to qualify for the quarter-finals. The 2019 UEFA Champions League finals will be hosted in Madrid at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, and Juve will seem to have an advantage going into that match should they make it there, having played in the same venue before. Following yesterday's display, oddsmakers have Juve and Ronaldo as the new favorites to win the Champions League this season.
Juve Through to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League
Acquiring the services of goal-poaching forward from former Champions League titleholders Real Madrid, Juventus were thought to be the favorites to win the tournament this time around. A first-leg loss by 2-0, of course, has injected quite a bit of doubt into the minds of punters and bookmakers. But yesterday's exploits further prove that Ronaldo is king of the UEFA Champions League. Ronaldo's stats for the UCL knockout rounds alone show this: in 77 appearances, he's been involved in 77 goals, scoring 63 times and assisting 14 other goals.
Juventus Odds to Win Champions League
The champions of Italy are far ahead of the rest in the Serie A standings. They have not lost a single league game this season and have the luxury of turning their attention wholly to the Champions League. The other teams in the last eight are in heated contests to win their domestic leagues. That might give Juve an edge in the quarter-finals. Another favorite to win it all, Manchester City, also advanced with a 7-0 hammering of Schalke and awaits its next opponent with eager anticipation.
The quarter-final draw of the UEFA Champions League will take place on Friday, March 15. You can wager on the potential results of the draw at any of our reputable sports betting locations.