Champions League Is Off and Running

They may be renowned for their pioneering exploits across the continent, but Liverpool won’t be relishing their latest ground breaking venture after Friday’s Europa League draw.

Oh dear: Following a season to forget for club and country, Steven  Gerrard's first task upon his pre-season return is to steer Liverpool  safely through a Europa League qualifier

The club, whose stirring deeds from Rome to Istanbul have made them a household name, might normally be savouring the prospect of another enticing Champions League campaign.

CELTIC are 5/6 to qualify for the next round of the Champions League after being drawn against Portuguese side Braga. The Bhoys are 5/1 to make it to the group stage, according to Ladbrokes. Neil Lennon’s men are 250/1 to lift the trophy whilst SPL champions Rangers are 200/1.

Champions League – Latest Odds…….

Barcelona 3/1
Real Madrid 4/1
Manchester Utd 6/1
Chelsea 6/1
Inter 9/1
Bayern Munich 14/1
Arsenal 16/1
Milan 18/1
Roma 20/1
Tottenham 33/1
Sevilla 33/1
Valencia 40/1

50 bar

Selected others

Rangers 200/1
Celtic 250/1

Specials

Celtic to qualify from the 3rd Qualify Round against Braga 5/6
Celtic to qualify for the Group Stage 5/1

Europa League – Latest odds….

Manchester City 6/1
Liverpool 9/1
Atlético Madrid 12/1
Juventus 14/1
Aston Villa 16/1
Borussia Dortmund 16/1
Bayer Leverkusen 16/1
Porto 20/1
P.S.G 25/1
Napoli 25/1
Palermo 25/1
Getafe 25/1
Stuttgart 28/1