bet365 aren’t seeing the usual interest in Barcelona on the eve of their Champions League semi final clash with Inter on Tuesday.

bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth “There’s bits around for Barcelona, but not the amounts that we’re used to and we’re currently happy to go 11/8 (from 5/4).

“Pep Guardiola usually likes his team to fly on the day of the game whenever possible and maybe punters are factoring in Barcelona’s rescheduled travel plans for the first leg.”

bet365 are also betting on how many goals Lionel Messi scores over both legs against Inter.

“Messi gave Arsenal the runaround, but we’re expecting Jose Mourinho to have a plan or two up his sleeve for the little magician” added Freeth.

2009/10 Champions League

1st Leg – 90 Minutes

Inter 21/10 Draw 11/5 Barcelona 11/8

Lionel Messi Specials – Both Legs

Total Goals

0 13/8
1 7/4
2 7/2
3+ 6/1

(Must start 1st leg for bets to stand)

Messi To Score Hat-Trick In Either Leg 8/1

1st Leg Goals Match Bet

Samuel Eto’o 9/2
Tie 4/5
Lionel Messi 13/8

(Both players must start for bets to stand)

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