Champions League Predictions
Benfica goalkeeper goal nets Blackpool punter £19k win
Late drama in the final games of the UEFA Champions League league phase saw one William Hill punter land a massive £19,800 accumulator.
With Benfica and Real Madrid both pushing to secure their places in the next round, it was an unlikely hero that put the result out of any doubt, as Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin headed home in the 98th minute to make it 4-2, securing the Benfica to win and both teams to score selection at 5/1.
There was drama involving another Portuguese side, as Sporting CP’s Alisson Santos netted in the 94th minute to send Rui Borges’ side into the automatic qualification spots, and land the Sporting CP to win and both teams to score selection on the punter’s coupon at 4/1.
The accumulator contained two more winning selections, with Bodo/Glimt coming from behind to see off Atletico Madrid 2-1, seeing the Bodo/Glimt win and BTTS selection click at a price of 10/1 and Olympiacos to beat Ajax with BTTS in the tie, rounding off the 1,320/1 touch.
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “The final round of the Champions League group phase matches served up a huge night for one William Hill customer, as a dramatic end to the fixtures saw a punter’s £15 accumulator land to the tune of £19,800.
“With so much riding on the final group games, the outcome remained in doubt until the very end. Key moments in Portugal proved decisive, with Benfica sealing their result in extraordinary fashion, as goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin headed home to seal the deal over Real Madrid, before Sporting CP also delivered late to book their place in the next phase.
“Those results were backed up elsewhere on the customer’s bet slip, as Bodo/Glimt completed an impressive comeback against Atletico Madrid and Olympiacos came out on top against Ajax, rounding off a standout accumulator.
“It must have been a thrilling way to land a big win, and we can only congratulate the punter on their exceptional bet.”
William Hill – Football – UEFA Champions League
£15 accumulator
Sporting CP to win and BTTS – 4/1 WON
Olympiacos to win and BTTS – 3/1 WON
Benfica to win and BTTS – 5/1 WON
Bodo/Glimt to win and BTTS – 10/1 WON
Total Stake: £15
Total Returns: £19,800
