FC Barcelona will need to display the cunning and conviction that defined their European golden age if they are to realize pre-game predictions and beat a determined Arsenal side in today's UEFA Champions League final.
"We know we're not the favorites going into the game," Arsenal's French coach Arsene Wenger recognized. "But we deserve to be in the final and now we're here we have nothing to lose. Everything is possible."
Arsenal?s progress to their first European Champion Clubs? Cup showpiece has been most notable for a record-breaking ten successive clean sheets and the elimination of Real Madrid CF, Juventus and Villarreal CF. If the English side wants to win the coveted trophy, the Gunners must rely on the gifted feet of striker Thierry Henry and solid back defense.
UEFA Champions League Soccer Betting at Bodog Sportsbook
FC Barcelona 110
vs Arsenal +240
Draw +225
The game pits the tournament?s best attack against its most formidable defence, with Barcelona?s 12 games having brought 22 goals while Arsenal have been breached just twice overall. The match brings together two of club football?s most attractive teams with the newly-crowned Spanish champions having scored 114 goals in all competitions this season.
Bar?a have reason for caution, however. The last time they were involved in a UEFA Champions League final that was a classic-in-the-making, against AC Milan in 1994, they lost 4-0 ? and they have lifted the trophy only once in their illustrious history, in 1992.
The two finalists will enjoy significant financial benefit from their successful runs to the Paris showpiece. If they win at the Stade de France, Arsenal are guaranteed revenue of around ?37.3m; if they finish as runners-up, they will pick up approximately ?34.7m. Success for Barcelona means approximately ?31.5m in total revenue. If the Spanish club lose, their income will amount to close to ?28.9m. Included in the total for participating in the final, the UEFA Champions League winners will collect approximately ?6.4m, with the runners-up receiving approximately ?3.8m.
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"We know we're not the favorites going into the game," Arsenal's French coach Arsene Wenger recognized. "But we deserve to be in the final and now we're here we have nothing to lose. Everything is possible."
Arsenal?s progress to their first European Champion Clubs? Cup showpiece has been most notable for a record-breaking ten successive clean sheets and the elimination of Real Madrid CF, Juventus and Villarreal CF. If the English side wants to win the coveted trophy, the Gunners must rely on the gifted feet of striker Thierry Henry and solid back defense.
UEFA Champions League Soccer Betting at Bodog Sportsbook
FC Barcelona 110
vs Arsenal +240
Draw +225
The game pits the tournament?s best attack against its most formidable defence, with Barcelona?s 12 games having brought 22 goals while Arsenal have been breached just twice overall. The match brings together two of club football?s most attractive teams with the newly-crowned Spanish champions having scored 114 goals in all competitions this season.
Bar?a have reason for caution, however. The last time they were involved in a UEFA Champions League final that was a classic-in-the-making, against AC Milan in 1994, they lost 4-0 ? and they have lifted the trophy only once in their illustrious history, in 1992.
The two finalists will enjoy significant financial benefit from their successful runs to the Paris showpiece. If they win at the Stade de France, Arsenal are guaranteed revenue of around ?37.3m; if they finish as runners-up, they will pick up approximately ?34.7m. Success for Barcelona means approximately ?31.5m in total revenue. If the Spanish club lose, their income will amount to close to ?28.9m. Included in the total for participating in the final, the UEFA Champions League winners will collect approximately ?6.4m, with the runners-up receiving approximately ?3.8m.
Get your picks in for today's Champions League Final which kicks off at 2:45 PM EST! Bodog Sportsbook is offering some great props on this matchup. Click here to get in on the action now! For worthy Champions League prop bets, click here.
