Tuesday sees the return of the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain aiming to overturn first-leg defeats to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona respectively.
There’s also a big game in the Championship as Southampton aim to maintain their slim chances of automatic promotion against Preston, while plenty of matches also take place in Leagues One and Two.
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Barcelona @ 11/10
Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches with a 1-0 win over Cadiz on Saturday and could reach 14 matches by beating Paris Saint-Germain for the second time in a week in the second leg of their quarter-final. .
Barca have won their last six matches and were impressive in securing a first-leg victory in Paris, winning the shot on target 7-6 and keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet throughout.
Xavi rested many key players against Cadiz, including Jules Kounde and Ilkkay Gundogan, meaning they should come into this clash relatively fresh, which is important given PSG had no games this weekend .
Luis Enrique’s side failed to win any of their away games in the group stage, losing to Newcastle and AC Milan in that series, suggesting they could face a tough time against Barça, who have dominated Atletico Madrid and Naples in recent weeks.
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Southampton, Portsmouth and Colchester trebles 17/4
Outside of the continental action, there are plenty of huge clashes on English shores, starting with the Championship where Southampton can keep the pressure on the failing top three with victory over Preston.
Leicester, Ipswich and Leeds have all bulked up their lines several times recently and the Saints, who have won 14 of their last 17 games at St Mary’s and beaten in-form Coventry and Watford in their last two outings, could add a fourth suitor to a trio. -horse race by eliminating North End, who have just three wins in their last 10 away games.
A win for Portsmouth on Tuesday would see them named League One champions and given they have won six of their last seven home matches, only dropping points in a draw with second-placed Derby in this series, Pompey won’t should have no problem beating Barnsley, who have one win in six, to send Fratton Park into pandamonium.
Colchester picked up a huge win at Crawley on Saturday and can further improve their chances of survival with victory over League Two relegation rivals Grimsby, who have lost two of their last three matches.
The U’s won the reverse fixture 3-2 and have only lost to the top two teams, Wrexham and Stockport, in their last six home games, suggesting they should be too strong for the Mariners on Tuesday.
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Donyell Malen to score first as Borussia Dortmund v Atletico Madrid @ 6/1
Niclas Fullkrug’s goalless run has reached nine games and first-leg scorer Sebastien Haller will miss this clash, meaning Dortmund’s support players will need to feature among the goals if they are to overturn the tie.
Winger Donyell Malen has scored more goals than any other Borussia player this season, with 13, and, after missing the first leg, is fit again and should feature on the left flank for Dortmund.
The Dutchman has scored five times in his last eight matches – including three opening goals – and could get the ball rolling for his side, who will be in the spotlight from the first whistle as they look to buy again after the last one. 2-1 defeat of the week.
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