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Tuesday 9th May 2006
Before the frenzy begins in Germany for the World Cup, there is still the matter of deciding which club teams are the best in Europe. The showcase finales of the Champions League and UEFA Cup with Pinnaclesports.com offering updated odds.
PinnacleSports.com expects massive interest in the Champions League Final between Arsenal and Barcelona in Paris on May 17. Led by two-time reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho, Barca dominated La Liga this season, and is currently a -185 favourite to capture European Club Football's greatest prize.
However, Arsenal is not to be discounted. Despite a relatively poor season in the Premiership, they have set a Champions League record of 10 consecutive clean sheets to reach their first Champions League final.
In addition to the Champions League Final, pundits are expecting another tight match as Sevilla and Middlesbrough travel to Eindhoven for the UEFA Cup Final on May 10. PinnacleSports.com currently lists Sevilla as a -147 favourite to win against Boro, who despite two remarkable comebacks, are a slight underdog at +137 to win their first European final.
