La Liga’s remaining trio of Champions League representatives are all eager to make further progress in Europa’s top club competition. 

As befits the three teams which top the La Liga betting at Betway at the moment, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also going well in Europe. 

Read on as we look at the latest outright odds and upcoming knockout round play-off fixtures, before assessing how far the La Liga giants could go in the competition this season. 

Champions League 2024/25 – Outright odds 

• Liverpool – 9/2 

• Real Madrid – 5/1 

• Arsenal – 13/2 

• Barcelona – 13/2 

• Bayern Munich – 7/1 

• Paris Saint-Germain – 12/1 

• Inter Milan – 16/1 

• Atletico Madrid – 16/1 

• Manchester City – 25/1 

• Bayer Leverkusen – 33/1 

• Aston Villa – 40/1 

• Atalanta – 40/1 

• Juventus – 40/1 

• Borussia Dortmund – 50/1 

• AC Milan – 66/1 

• Benfica – 66/1 

• Lille – 100/1 

• Feyenoord – 150/1 

• Club Brugge – 200/1 

• Monaco – 200/1 

• PSV Eindhoven – 250/1 

• Celtic – 350/1 

• Sporting CP – 750/1 

• Brest – 1500/1 

Champions League 2024/25 – Knockout round play-offs – second leg fixtures 

Tuesday, February 18 

• AC Milan vs Feyenoord (0-1) 

• Atalanta vs Club Brugge (1-2) 

• Bayern Munich vs Celtic (2-1) 

• Benfica vs Monaco (1-0) 

Wednesday, February 19 

• Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP (3-0) 

• Paris Saint-Germain vs Brest (3-0) 

• PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus (1-2) 

• Real Madrid vs Manchester City (3-2) 

Madrid lay down a marker in the Champions League 

Real Madrid undoubtedly have the talent and experience required to get the job done whatever the Champions League throws at them. 

A knockout round play-off tie against Manchester City should have been a potential banana skin, but Madrid are well-placed to progress after winning the first leg. 

The fact they achieved the feat at the Etihad Stadium speaks volumes about their ability to come to life when this competition reaches the business end. 

A 3-2 deficit heading into the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu Stadium is not insurmountable for City, but sports bettors are unlikely to be wagering on them achieving the feat. 

A last-16 tie against Atletico or Bayer Leverkusen awaits the winners of the tie, but Carlo Ancelotti’s side will not care who they face if they go through. 

Atletico present a unique but familiar challenge for Madrid, while reigning Bundesliga champions Leverkusen have proved they can be a handful. 

The Madrid duo will probably be hoping the draw keeps them apart, although that would place Atletico into a probable last-16 clash with Bayern Munich. 

Bayern triumphed 2-1 at Celtic in the first leg of their play-off, and they are strongly fancied to complete the job at the Allianz Arena. 

With the final scheduled to be played at the same stadium on May 31, Bayern will be desperate to keep themselves in the competition until the end. 

Barcelona have a clearer idea about their potential last-16 opponents after Paris-Saint-Germain and Benfica recorded away victories in their respective play-off matches. 

They are in pole position to make it through to secure a tie against Barca or Liverpool. PSG would arguably be tougher opponents, although it would be foolish to underestimate Benfica. 

An-all Spanish final remains a possibility if the draw lands the right way, although Premier League table-toppers Liverpool may have something to say about that. 

They won seven of their eight games during the opening phase and are worthy favourites with the bookmakers to lift the trophy for the seventh time. 

However, having previously won the Champions League 15 times, Madrid are the value bet at odds of 5/1 to add another success to their tally.