The stuff of Champions: Accumulator Tip for March 4th

Prepare for sensational football action on Tuesday across European clubs. The biggest Club football game on the planet is now in the knockout phase, and we are about to witness some rivalry at this competition stage. Real Madrid will take on their arch-rivals, Atletico Madrid, while the Gunners will travel to the Netherlands to face PSV, and lastly, Aston Villa will take on Club Brugge. We envisage a night of extraordinary experience. Let us analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion on the upcoming game. 

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

Anxiety and emotions will be all over the place in Real Madrid’s first leg round of 16 tie against arch-rivals Atletico Madrid. Carlo Ancelloti’s men had a rough group stage, but they proved their championship status for one last time as they destroyed Pep Guardiola’s City and eliminated them from the playoffs. Diego Simeone’s men finished in the top five in the league table only to meet Real Madrid at this crucial stage of the competition. Real Madrid is unbeaten in 9 consecutive knockout matches in the Champions League, and it’ll take more than disdain for the white shirt to break this record come Tuesday. There’s a bit of history between the teams, and Atletico Madrid is still seeking their European vengeance for their 2014 and 2016 final heartbreak. Real Madrid will come all out for goals, as always. Simeone is well known for his conservative approach, especially against high attacking teams like Madrid. 

• Bet: TO (5) corners

PSV vs Arsenal

PSV are having a really good season as they remain second placed in the league and are also in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Arsenal, on the other hand, is second placed in the Premier League with 13 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Arsenal remains our favorite for the victory, regardless of their recent inconsistencies. PSV will also aim for the win, and we might be seeing goals from both teams here. 

• Bet: TO 2.5 goals

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa

Meeting for a second time this season in the Champions League, Club Brugge and Aston Villa will clash at the Jan Breydel Stadium in the first leg of their round of 16 tie. The first time they met was last year in the group phase, and Club Brugge stole the show with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. Aston Villa has struggled a bit in their domestic league with a few injury concerns, and Unai Emery will be hoping to secure a minimum of a draw here and finish it off at Villa Park in the return leg. Club Brugge is a very tough team to defeat at home, and Aston Villa hasn’t been a strong away side on their travels. We say a victory or a draw for Brugge and both teams finding the net. 

• Bet: 2TO (4) corners