{"id":5513,"date":"2018-03-08T12:48:08","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T12:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=5513"},"modified":"2018-03-08T12:48:08","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T12:48:08","slug":"juventus-manchester-city-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/juventus-manchester-city-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Juventus and Manchester City through in the Champions League"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/paulo-dybala-celebrates-winning-goal-against-tottenham-mar072018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"250\" \/>Two more Champions League last 16 ties were decided on Wednesday night, as Juventus and Manchester City made it through to the last eight of the competition. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/liverpool-real-madrid-progress-champions-league-last-eight\/\">They join Real Madrid and Liverpool in the last eight.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is what happened on an action-packed Wednesday night in the Champions League:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/tottenham-vs-juventus\/386496\"><strong>Tottenham 1-2 Juventus (4-3 on aggregate to Juventus)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tottenham headed into this clash in good spirits. The north London side had a good chance to make the last eight after a very respectable 2-2 draw at the Allianz Stadium in the first leg. Unfortunately, it was not to be for the Premier League side.<\/p>\n<p>The home took the lead on 39 minutes through South Korean international Heung-min Son. Dele Alli attempted to shot, only for a Juventus defender to slide in and divert the ball to full-back Kieran Trippier, who squared the ball to Son and the forward fired home.<\/p>\n<p>The goal put the home side in the driving seat in the tie overall. However, two goals in the space of three second-half minutes broke Spurs hearts. The first arrived on 64 minutes, as Argentinian international striker Gonzalo Higuain finished after a flick on from Germany international Sami Khedira.<\/p>\n<p>The Bianconeri took the lead on the night and in the tie on 67 minutes, as Paolo Dybala was allowed to run through on goal before keeping his cool to beat Hugo Lloris in the home goal. Spurs came close to equalising when Harry Kane saw a header hit a post before rolling along the goalline to safety.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, the experienced Champions League campaigners of Juventus went through. Relative rookies Spurs will have to wait until next year to attempt to get past the last 16 of Europe\u2019s elite competition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2018\/mar\/07\/manchester-city-basel-champions-league-last-16-second-leg-match-report\"><strong>Manchester City 1-2 Basel (5-2 on aggregate to Manchester City)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City suffered a surprise 2-1 second leg defeat at home against Swiss champions Basel. However, a 4-0 win in the first leg rendered the result pretty meaningless, although it did end a 36-game unbeaten home run for City in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>City actually took the lead on eight minutes and it looked like it was going to be another routine victory for the Citizens. Leroy Sane produced some good footwork to find Bernardo Silva and the Portuguese international cross found Gabriel Jesus at the back post and the striker tapped home.<\/p>\n<p>The visitors responded on 18 minutes, though. Highly-rated full-back Blas Riveros got forward and found Mohamed Elyounoussi in the centre of the area and the striker fired powerfully past Claudio Bravo to level the scores on the night.<\/p>\n<p>The visitors took the lead on the night on 71 minutes. Elyounoussi was involved once again, taking on Yaya Toure before finding Michael Lang in the City area. The defender then proceeded to hit an effort over Bravo and into the far corner of the net.<\/p>\n<p>The victory was a big scalp for the Swiss side, as it ended Manchester City\u2019s run of 12 straight home wins in the Champions League. However, all the hard work was done in the first leg and Pep Guardiola\u2019s side will be watching with interest to see who they draw in the last eight. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/sports-betting\/soccer\/champions-league\">The Premier League leaders are the favourites to win the trophy this season.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Can Manchester City win the Champions League?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two more Champions League last 16 ties were decided on Wednesday night, as Juventus and Manchester City made it through to the last eight of the competition. They join Real Madrid and Liverpool in the last eight. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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