GR88.com Backs Real Madrid for Champions League Glory

22 May 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- This year's Champions League has thrown up a final between two teams from the same city for the first time ever, and GR88.com is backing Real Madrid to get the better of rivals Atlético.

Real are 1.41 favourites to lift the trophy and 1.91 to win the match in 90 minutes. Atlético come into the game as Spanish champions, but Diego Simeone's injury-hit side are 2.58 to win the competition for the first time or 4.00 to do so without the need for extra time or penalties (all odds are subject to change).

Last week's draw with Barcelona gave Atléti their first league title in 18 years, but at a cost. Diego Costa and Arda Turan both picked up injuries and could miss Saturday's final in Lisbon, while Carlo Ancelotti's Real will welcome back record signing Gareth Bale after the Welshman's recovery from injury.

"Winning La Liga was a remarkable achievement for Atlético Madrid, but the Champions League Final could be one game too far," said GR88.com blogger Antony Jordan.

"Real Madrid have waited more than a decade for La Decima - their 10th European Cup victory - and it looks like the wait will end this weekend."

This year's competition has seen plenty of late goals this season, most recently Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich, and more of the same at the Estádio da Luz will be great news for punters.

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GR88.com Bookmakers Favour Barcelona in La Liga Title Decider

15 May 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- The fight for the La Liga title is going right to the wire, with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid facing an effective shoot-out to be named champions this weekend.

Last season's champions Barcelona are three points behind Atléti, but if they beat their opponents at Camp Nou then they will win the title on the strength of their superior head-to-head record. However any other result will see Diego Simeone's side win the league for the first time since 1996. Tata Martino's Barça are 1.78 with GR88.com to get that crucial home win, with the visitors 4.20 outsiders and the draw available at 3.55 (all odds are subject to change).

Atlético Madrid are still on course for a historic La Liga and Champions League double, and after Saturday's title clash they will begin preparing for their European final against fierce rivals Real Madrid in Lisbon on May 24th. However before they look to stop Real Madrid sealing La Decima - a 10th European Cup or Champions League win - they will be focused on securing a 10th domestic title of their own.

"Atlético know this is a huge opportunity, and with key players like Diego Costa potentially leaving in the summer this may be their best chance of winning La Liga for some time," Antony Jordan, GR88.com blogger, said.

"Atléti only need a draw to break up the Real Madrid-Barcelona duopoly in Spain, but Barça have won 16 of their 18 home games and their experience could tell this weekend."

Saturday afternoon also sees a huge game in England, with Arsenal and Hull facing off in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. The London club are 1.24 favourites to lift the trophy, while Hull can be backed at 4.00 to win the competition for the first time in their history.

GR88.com's Nil-Nil Money-Back Offer is in play for the full programme of Spanish La Liga matches this weekend. If Barcelona v Atlético Madrid or any of the other nine fixtures ends goalless, then GR88 will refund selected losing pre-match bets on the game in question.

The offer extends to this weekend's closing round of top-flight fixtures in Italy and France, where European qualification and relegation issues remain in the balance. Full terms and conditions are available at www.gr88.com/promotions.

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GR88.com Expects Manchester City to Clinch Premier League Title

8 May 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- One of the most exciting Premier League seasons draws to an end on Sunday, and GR88.com bookmakers are backing Manchester City to end the campaign as champions of England.

The 2012 winners go into their home game with West Ham knowing they can seal a fourth league title in their 134-year history with a win (1.18). A draw (7.40) will also almost certainly be enough, though a West Ham win (15.00) would open the door for Liverpool.

Brendan Rodgers' side were odds-on to win the league at the end of April, but one point from their last two games means even a win on Sunday (1.22) will probably only be enough for second place. Opponents Newcastle are 12.00 to record what would be only their third away win of 2014, while the draw is available at 6.60.

"It has been a topsy-turvy season with three teams in contention for the title for most of the year, but it is difficult to see anything other than a Manchester City win," Antony Jordan, GR88.com blogger, said.

"City suffered a scare two years ago on the final day against QPR, almost throwing away the title, and they will be desperate to ensure that does not happen again," he added.

West Ham have one of the best defensive records in the bottom half of the table, recording 14 clean sheets in 37 games, and a seventh goalless draw for the London club on Sunday will see GR88.com refund selected losing pre-match bets.

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GR88.com Bookmakers Expect Spanish Dominance in Champions League Semi-Finals

17 April 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- The Champions League enters the semi-final stage next week, and GR88.com bookmakers anticipate the top two clubs in Spain to benefit from home advantage in the first leg.

Atlético Madrid (1.94) go into their first leg against Chelsea (4.10) on a high, having knocked out La Liga rivals Barcelona in the previous round. However with both teams facing a tough few weeks on the domestic front, Tuesday's first leg could prove cagey and the draw can be backed at 3.10 (all odds are subject to change).

On Wednesday the Spanish capital will also play host to the second semi-final, with Real Madrid (2.28) slight favourites to gain an early advantage over holders Bayern Munich (2.90). Carlo Ancelotti's side have already eliminated last year's losing finalists Borussia Dortmund, and will need to get past a second German opponent to reach the final.

Bayern are still favourites to win the whole tournament, at 2.26, but any one of the four teams could realistically end the season as champions of Europe.

"This year's Champions League has been of the highest quality throughout, and the semi-finals will be no exception," GR88.com blogger Antony Jordan said.

"With the last two winners of the competition still involved, as well as the top two clubs in Spain, we are sure to see some fantastic football next week."

The four semi-finalists have scored more than 300 goals between them in their respective domestic leagues, so there looks like being plenty of action in the first legs, however GR88's Late Goal Refund means bets won't be ruined of the scoreline changes in the final minutes.

If a goal is scored in the 88th minute or later, all match result, correct score or last goalscorer bets which had been winning before the goal went in will be refunded. The promotion also extends to matches in the English Premier League, and full terms and conditions can be found here.

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GR88.com Bookmakers Back Liverpool to Win Premier League Top-of-the-Table Clash

10 April 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- There are only a few games left in the Premier League season, and this weekend sees huge games at the top and bottom of the table, with GR88.com bookmakers favouring Liverpool and Fulham to end the weekend as the big winners.

Liverpool are top of the table and have their destiny in their own hands, but face a huge test on Sunday when Manchester City visit Anfield. The home side are 2.26 to open up a gap over their title rivals, while City are 2.82 and the draw 3.40 (All odds are subject to change).

Lower down the league, Fulham (2.06) are five points adrift of safety, but face the side directly above them on Saturday afternoon in a relegation six-pointer. Visitors Norwich City (3.40) will be desperate for a win, with the club's four games after this weekend all coming against sides towards the top of the table.

"At this stage of the season every point is crucial, and this year it looks like the narrowest of margins could decide who wins the league and who stays up," said GR88 blogger Antony Jordan.

"For Fulham it looks like there are no more second chances - they need to win, even a draw won't be enough."

Tension is sure to be high, but there is no need to worry about a disappointing goalless draw. If any of this weekend's Premier League games end 0-0 then GR88.com will refund losing Correct Score, Half-Time/Full-Time or Scorecast bets on that match.

The Nil-Nil Money Back Offer also applies to matches in the Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1, German Bundesliga and Champions League. Full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.gr88.com/promotions/sports/20.

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GR88.com Bookmakers Back Barcelona to Extend Champions League Record

4 April 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- With three of the Champions League quarter-finals delicately poised after the first legs, GR88.com bookmakers are backing FC Barcelona to reach a record seventh semi-final in a row.

The reigning Spanish champions are 2.14 to win away against La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid (3.20), with a draw available at 3.25. The first leg finished 1-1, with goals scored by Diego and Neymar, and a repeat scoreline in Madrid - taking the game to extra time - is priced at 6.40 by GR88.com (all odds are subject to change).

Next Wednesday's other game also sees two teams coming into the match level at 1-1 from the first leg, but Bayern Munich (1.25) are strong favourites over Manchester United (11.00) despite being without key players Javi Martinez and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Chelsea (1.78) are favourites to win their second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (4.30) next Tuesday, however Javier Pastore's late goal means the English side need to win by 2-0 (8.20) or more.

And the final game comes from Germany, where Borussia Dortmund (3.15) suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat away to Real Madrid (2.08), but will still hold out some hope after putting four goals past the Spanish side in last year's competition.

There is every chance that one or more of the games will still be in the balance going into the closing stages, and GR88.com guarantees late goals won't ruin a successful betting night thanks to the Late Goal Refund promotion.

If a goal is scored in the 88th minute or later, all losing pre-match bets on the match result, correct score or last goalscorer will be refunded if they were winning before the goal went in. Full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.gr88.com/promotions/sports/21.

"We have already seen one very late goal in Paris, and the second legs are sure to be fiercely competitive," GR88 blogger Antony Jordan said.

"At this stage of the competition the margins are tight, and one goal in the final minute could change anything, so we're ready for more last-minute drama," he added.

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GR88.com Backs Bayern Munich to Get Champions League Revenge Against Manchester United

27 March 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- Bayern Munich will travel to England on Tuesday for a rematch of the famous 1999 Champions League final, and GR88.com bookmakers expect Pep Guardiola's side to get revenge over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Bayern have already won the German Bundesliga title with a record seven games to spare, and are yet to lose a game in any competition in 2014. GR88.com makes Bayern favourites to win the quarter-final first leg at 1.48, while United are 6.40 and the draw is available at 4.20 (all odds are subject to change).

Manchester United might be off the pace in the English Premier League, but they will fondly remember their 2-1 victory in the 1999 final when two late goals saw them turn the game on its head. Another late show on Tuesday night will see losing match bets refunded as part of GR88.com's Late Goal Refund promotion.

Any pre-match bet on the match result, last goalscorer or correct score which was winning but then lost due to a goal scored in the 88th minute or later will be refunded. United have recently made a habit of conceding last-minute goals in the Premier League and they will find it tough to shut out a Bayern side that has won 19 straight games in the Bundesliga, scoring 64 times in the process.

The Late Goal Refund promotion extends to the other three Champions League games, where Barcelona (1.52) host Atlético Madrid (6.00), Chelsea (3.60) visit Paris Saint-Germain (2.02) and Real Madrid (1.37) look for revenge over the side who knocked them out of last year's competition, Borussia Dortmund (8.20). Full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.gr88.com/promotions/sports/21.

"With all the group winners still in the competition at the quarter-final stage, I can't remember there being a stronger last eight in the Champions League," Antony Jordan, GR88.com blogger, said.

"All four quarter-finals will be closely fought, so it wouldn't surprise me to see any one of the teams giving themselves an advantage with a late goal."

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GR88.com Bookmakers Expect Real Madrid to End Barcelona’s Title Challenge in El Clasico

20 March 2014, London, UK (Press Release) – This weekend sees Real Madrid take on Barcelona in one of the biggest games on the European football calendar, and GR88.com expects league leaders Real to take a huge step towards a record 33rd La Liga title with victory in El Clásico.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side are three points clear of city rivals Atlético and four ahead of Barcelona, and are favourites at 2.14 to beat the reigning champions (3.05) at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday night, while the draw is available at 3.35 (all odds are subject to change).

A win for Real would all but end Barcelona’s title challenge, but victory for Tata Martino’s side would blow the race for La Liga wide open once again, and with both sides safely through to the Champions League quarter-finals it promises to be a tightly-fought encounter between two of the strongest teams in European football.

In order for Barcelona to close the gap they will need to end their opponents’ run of 16 straight home wins, but Real Madrid have won only two of the last 10 league meetings between the sides.

“Barcelona have struggled for league form recently, losing their last two away games, but they always seem to pull out a big performance in El Clásico,” GR88.com blogger Antony Jordan said.

“They know that defeat on Sunday will leave them with a mountain to climb, but Real Madrid will be tough to beat, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo on top form.”

The game will see a wealth of attacking talent on display, including La Liga top scorer Ronaldo, world record signing Gareth Bale and Barcelona’s superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar.

However if the fixture ends goalless, GR88.com will refund all losing pre-match Correct Score, Half-Time/Full-Time or Scorecast bets as part of its Nil-Nil Money-Back Offer. The offer extends to all games in the English Premier League, Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1, German Bundesliga and Champions League, and full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.gr88.com/promotions/sports/20.

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