Liverpool survive

And the Reds have been cut, from 17.50 (33/2), to 13.00 (12/1) with VCBet to win the Champions League. Marseille will go into the UEFA Cup.

Ladbrokes spokesman, Nick Weinberg, said: “Liverpool’s win coupled with Steven Gerrard scoring first made it a night to forget for the bookies. And to add insult to injury Ryan Babel was the nominated player for our Last Chance Saloon offer. His goal meant we refunded all losing first and last goalscorer bets placed on the match. Rafa’s men looked down and out after their first three games. But they’re making a habit of producing the goods when it matters most in European competition.”

Porto topped the group with a 2-0 win over besiktas and can be backed for the title at 51.00 (50/1) with Ladbrokes and Hills.

Schalke also made it through to the knockout stages, thanks to a 3-1 win over Rosenborg. The German side can be backed for the title at 67.00 (66/1) across the board.

Chelsea drew 0-0 with Valencia and had already qualified for the latter stages of the competition. The London side are on offer for the title at a best price of 9.20 (8.2/1) with BetChronicle.com.

Real defeated Lazio 3-1 to go top of Group C, the Spanish side remain on offer at 12.00 (11/1) with Stan James. Olympiakos also made it through, as they defeated Werder Bremen 3-0.

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