Sevilla now clear favourites after Schalke draw

By Betting Zone
April 21 2006

Having overturned Basle's 2-0 first-leg lead in the previous round with a stunning home display, Boro will be hopeful of reaching the final

BORO DRIFT AFTER DEFEAT

By Betting Zone

Middlesbrough are out to 3/1 for UEFA Cup glory after losing the first leg of their semi-final with Steaua Bucharest 1-0.

Mark Schwarzer pulled off a string of fine saves as Steve McClaren's troops weathered large spells of possession for the hosts to emerge with just a one-goal deficit to retrieve in next Thursday's second leg at the Riverside Stadium.

And having overturned Basle's 2-0 first-leg lead in the previous round with a stunning home display, they will be hopeful of reaching the final.

However the odds have ease to 3/1 from 5/2, while Steaua have been trimmed from 11/2 into 3s.

Sevilla are now the clear favourites after collecting a goalless draw away to Schalke.

That pair had both been available at 2/1 but are now 11/8 Sevilla and 4/1 Schalke.

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