Champions League returns to action with the second-leg of the quarterfinals on Wednesday, 13 April 2011, when Tottenham Spurs welcome Real Madrid on White Hart Lane.

Harry Redknapp’s men face an impossible mission as they have to turn around a massive four goals deficit registered in last Tuesday’s first-leg of this major clash.

Betting on the winner of this match is not the best betting option for a punter who usually places safe bets. Punters who are willing to take a risk could try their luck and place a small bet on the hosts as Real qualifies to the next round even in the case they lose by a 3 goals margin. Other reasons for betting on a home win include last minute news about Real’s starting eleven. If Mourinho decides to rest some of his first-team players, then Tottenham definitely has a good chance of overcoming Real Madrid in this match.

Spurs have managed to record some impressive results in this season of the Champions League. They won their Group against the odds and their home performances against top teams in Europe were both surprising and convincing. They registered a humbling 4-1 win over Twente, a 3-1 win over Inter and a clear 3-0 win against Werder Bremen. They also qualified into the quarters after a tight but unexpected 1-0 aggregate win over Milan.

On the other side, Real Madrid managed to stay unbeaten in this season of their Champions League campaign. They knocked out Lyon in the round of last sixteen after a 1-1 away draw and an easy 3-0 win in the return leg. Their coach, Jose Mourinho can boast a great performance as a manager as he has won the Champions League twice before with Porto and Inter Milan last season.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that England winger Aaron Lennon should be fit to face Real Madrid on Wednesday at White Hart Lane.

Recommended betting

Statistics show that in 27 of the 45 games played by Tottenham this season in all competitions including cups and the league both teams have scored. This second leg of their qualifying match should make no exception. We should expect an open game with plenty of scoring opportunities for both teams.

Betting on both teams to score at odds around 1.60 should be a good bet. Also betting on over 2.5 goals at odds above 1.65 could prove to be lucrative.

Betting on a home win matched at odds around 2.70 could bring you some decent rewards.