CONCACAF Champions League
Real Espana put up one hell of a fight last week in Mexico, and they could feel a bit harmed that they lost 2-3 to Santos Laguna, as I think they would have deserved a draw. But at least their style of play was encouraging, and I expect them to try and recover the lost points tonight, when they will host the Colorado Rapids. Honduran teams are traditionally strong when playing at home, and as an argument we have last year's results: 2 Honduran teams played a total of 7 home games, and they have only lost twice, against Monterrey in the groups, and against Saprissa in the quarter finals. And the same goes for tge previous years, and they are some of the few teams that can beat Mexicans at home. The Rapids have left out only 3 key players from this trip, despite many more being expected to stay behind. However, that doesn't mean the travelers will actually play, so I expect a mixed squad. And besides the fact that Real Espana is a better team than Isidro Metapan (with whom the Rapids struggled last week, despite fielding a solid team, winning 3-2 only after a red card for Metapan), the Rapids will also have to face the challenge of a very tough-to-win-at stadium, and with the effects of a long travel (they pretty much spent all day Monday on the road). Real Espana should be big favorites to win tonight, so this DNB looks like a safe call. GL!
Real Espana DNB @ 1.88, 4/10
Result: 1-1, VOID
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