Hat-trick Hero Ronaldo Gets Juve Over the Line

Portuguese football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Juventus to a historic 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League yesterday. After losing 2-0 in Madrid in the first leg of their round of 16 tie, Juventus needed to overturn the scoreline to qualify for the quarter-finals. If they make it to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid for the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, Juve may feel they'll have an advantage having played there before. After yesterday's historic performance, the oddsmakers have made Juve and Ronaldo the favorites to win this season's Champions League.

Juve Through to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League

Having signed the striker from former Champions League winners Real Madrid, Juventus were seen as the favourites to win the tournament. However, a 2-0 defeat has shattered that narrative. The Old Lady went from the top of the table to the bottom in the space of 90 minutes, and looked on the verge of being sent to a special football school. Until last night, it looked as if Juve would join Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League graveyard of teams that have fallen in the last 16 in recent years.

Juventus Odds to Win Champions League

The Italian winners are leagues ahead of their next competition in the Serie A log standings. They have not tasted defeat in the league all season and can now turn their attention to the Champions League. All of the contenders in this group are in tight races to win their domestic leagues. That could give Juve an edge. Another cozy bookmaker favorite, Manchester City, also breezed through to the round of 16 with a 7-0 masterclass against Schalke. They, too, are eagerly awaiting the draw that will determine their next quarterfinal opponent.

The draw for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League will take place on Friday, March 15. You can bet on the possible outcome of the draw at any of our reputable sports betting sites.