La Liga Betting Odds – Barcelona Favourites to Defend Crown
Bet365 Sportsbook has posted Barcelona as the 1.870* favourites on their odds to win La Liga. The Catalans have received a huge boost to their chances of successfully defending their title with the signing of David Villa from Valencia, who was so instrumental in Spains World Cup triumph. Barcas arch-rivals, Real Madrid, should also receieve a shot in the arm from the arrival of Jose Mourinho as replacement for Manuel Pelligrini. Mourinho has enjoyed huge success at all previous clubs – Inter Milan, Cheslea and Porto – and though he has a previous connection with Barcelona, all that will be forgotten if he can deliver domestic and European success. Real Madrid are 2.200* second favourites on the odds to win La Liga at Bet365 Sportsbook, with Any Other Team available at 16.00* illustrating that the Primera Division is likely to be another two-horse race. Get 1x2s to just 102% for the new La Liga season.
La Liga Betting – Intriguing Season Ahead
The 2010/11 La Liga season promises to be fascinating with so many interesting developments. The World Cup is likely to have left its mark, physically and pyschologically. Those members of the successful Spanish squad should still be on a high, as will Atletico Madrids Diego Forlan, named Golden Ball winner, whereas players like Kaka and Ronaldo – both of Real Madrid - whos tournament was far less memorable will need to pick themselves up. David Villa had an inspired tournament, scoring five times, and helping Spain to overall success. Having joined Barcelona, he now has the chance to join the all-time greats, and taste further success.
Though several of the successful Spanish World Cup stars play for Real Madrid – Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, and Xabi Alonso – many of the squad were either a disappointment in South Africa – such as Kaka, and Ronaldo – or didnt even make it – like Karim Benzema currently embroiled in a criminal investigation involving under-age sex. So one of the main tasks of new manager, Jose Mourinho, will be assessing the physical and mental state of his squad, and using his famed motivational skills to usher in a new spirit of confidence and belief.