{"id":21445,"date":"2025-03-30T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T09:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21445"},"modified":"2025-03-19T10:25:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T10:25:09","slug":"ray-parlours-latest-2024-25-champions-league-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/03\/30\/ray-parlours-latest-2024-25-champions-league-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ray Parlour\u2019s Latest 2024-25 Champions League Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the international break now a thing of the past, we can look towards the resumption of the Champions League.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After two more instalments of Premier League action, the world\u2019s biggest club competition returns to television screens starting next Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arsenal and Aston Villa are flying the flag for English football, the former taking on Real Madrid and the latter Paris Saint-Germain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan are the other quarter-final ties scheduled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many big teams left in the competition, we could be in for some Champions League classics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To further whet the appetite for European chaos, we decided to ask NetBet brand ambassador Ray Parlour a few questions ahead of the quarter-final ties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.netbet.co.uk\/\">UK betting site<\/a>, we pride ourselves on providing the best Champions League <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.netbet.co.uk\/football\/\">football odds<\/a>, which can be boosted further when you combine multiple selections into one bet using our <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.netbet.co.uk\/promotions\/betbuilder\/\">Bet Builder<\/a> feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which team are you predicting to win the Champions League from the eight quarter-finalists?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray: \u201cThat is so tricky to answer, as so many big teams are left in the tournament. I obviously want Arsenal to win it and with a rock-solid defence, they could get to the final if the stars align. But, you have to look at Barcelona on the opposite side of the draw, who have been so, so impressive this season.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>And which four teams do you think will make up the semi-finals?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray: \u201cI will go with Arsenal vs PSG and then Barcelona vs Inter Milan. I have put Arsenal in the mix because I just really hope they can find a way past holders Real Madrid.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How big could Bukayo Saka&#8217;s return be for Arsenal&#8217;s Champions League hopes and the tie against Real Madrid?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray: \u201cBig, really big! Arsenal miss him a lot, as his creativity is so important, both in build-up play and through set-pieces. That is why he gets so many assists and goals. Saka\u2019s return would be such a big boost and it would give the entire club a huge lift ahead of the first leg vs Real Madrid at the Emirates.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How much do you fear for Aston Villa after watching PSG&#8217;s performance over two legs vs Liverpool?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray: \u201cAston Villa have done remarkably well to get through to the last eight of the Champions League in their first season back in the competition for many a year. Huge credit to Unai Emery and the excellent job he is doing. But, you do have to think PSG will come through this tie thanks to their extra class and skill.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which three players have really caught your eye in this season&#8217;s Champions League?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray: \u201cRaphinha has been excellent so far and is the competition\u2019s top scorer with 11 goals. He is a key reason why Barcelona have looked so strong this season under Hansi Flick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMarquinhos has really impressed for PSG and the amount of work he gets through in a game is excellent. The Ligue 1 side\u2019s captain will have a big say in their quarter-final tie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor Bayern, I really like Joshua Kimmich. He has four assists in the Champions League so far and Bayern have perhaps gone under the radar a bit in this season\u2019s competition, which may serve them well!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you choose NetBet Sport, you can enjoy a whole range of top-quality sports and markets. Whatever you choose, always remember to bet responsibly. Here at NetBet, player wellbeing is our number one priority \u2013 check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/help.netbet.co.uk\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/14719792432668-Safer-Gambling\">Responsible Gambling tips and tools page<\/a>\u00a0for more information. When the fun stops, stop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the international break now a thing of the past, we can look towards the resumption of the Champions League. After two more instalments of Premier League action, the world\u2019s biggest club competition returns to television screens starting next Tuesday. 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