Euro 2012 specials: Five bets ahead of Portugal vs Spain
Jun 27, 2012 12:00:00 PM
The Iberian rivals clash in the first semi-final of Euro 2012. Watch our preview video for the match and read which two players have enhanced wincast prices thanks to William Hill
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MATCH BETS
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| BET | ODDS |
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Cristiano Ronaldo to score and Portugal to win in 90 mins | 6/1 |
| The Real Madrid frontman is joint topscorer in the competition with three goals and is Portugal's main threat going forward. Ronaldo's price for scoring in a win for his side has been enhanced by William Hill from 9/2 to 6/1 ahead of this match. |
| 2 |
Xabi Alonso to score and Spain to win in 90 mins |
9/1 |
| Alonso filled the void when Spain started without a recognised striker against France as he scored both goals, and the Real Madrid man's wincast price has been enhanced to 9/1 to score anytime in a Spanish win on Wednesday. |
| 3 |
Portugal to win 4-0 |
150/1 |
| The last time these two Iberian rivals met each other, Portugal ran out 4-0 winners in a friendly in November 2010. A repeat of that scoreline on Wednesday is priced at 150/1 with William Hill. |
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Spain to have over 65% possession |
5/2 |
| The last time these two teams met, Ukraine triumphed 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying match. A repeat of that scoreline in Tuesday's game pays 10/1 with William Hill. |
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Ronaldo to win player of the tournament |
4/1 |
| Despite a poor start to the tournament, Ronaldo hit unstoppable form against Netherlands and Czech Republic and now leads the Player of the Tournament market at 4/1, a price that will surely drop even further if Portugal get through to the final. |
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Portuguese trainers around the world can breathe a sarcastic sigh of relief. Real Madrid's club president has confirmed that Jose Mourinho's exit does not (why would it?!) rule out coaches from that country coming to the Bernabeu again someday: "We could have another Portuguese coach in future. This an open-minded club and there are no limitations."
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Florentino Perez refused to condemn Iker Casillas being dropped by Jose Mourinho as a major reason for the coach's imminent departure: "Regarding the [controversial] decisions he made, like benching Iker - he is our coach and he is the one who decides."
He also believes that Real Madrid have undoubtedly progressed under the former (and soon-to-be-returning?) Chelsea boss: "Everything is relative. From where we have come, we have taken a big step but we were lacking a little extra."
He also believes that Real Madrid have undoubtedly progressed under the former (and soon-to-be-returning?) Chelsea boss: "Everything is relative. From where we have come, we have taken a big step but we were lacking a little extra."
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Any Real Madrid fans worrying that Jose Mourinho's exit - considering his reportedly bumper contract - would sap money from the Santiago Bernabeu can have their fears eased somewhat.
Florentino Perez has revealed: "No compensatin will be given [to Mourinho] upon his depature from the club."
Florentino Perez has revealed: "No compensatin will be given [to Mourinho] upon his depature from the club."
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Even Florentino Perez isn't trying to pretend that Jose Mourinho's fallout with Iker Casillas and the subsequent anti-Mourinho vibe around the Bernabeu that it has created has not played a part in the Portuguese's exit.
He added: "I would have liked Mou to stay, but a person has a limit and the level of pressure has increased so much..."
He added: "I would have liked Mou to stay, but a person has a limit and the level of pressure has increased so much..."
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Florentino Perez is being unsurprisingly amicable with this whole thing, but there are stings and barbs for Jose Mourinho buried in some of his words, such as: "Achievements this season haven't been sufficient for demands of a club such as Real Madrid, or a coach like Mourinho."
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