When this draw was made Juventus would have been delighted that they were given an early chance to avenge their loss in last season’s final and continue their quest to finally win a Champions League crown. However, they were outclassed in the first leg 0-3 by Los Merenges and they now face an almost impossible task to turn it around ...
Read More »Bayern Munich vs Sevilla FC Preview
This game was always going to go Bayern Munich’s way over the two legs, but for a minute it seemed as though Sevilla would pull off another upset when Sarabia gave them a shock lead in the first leg. However, that lead lasted for only a few minutes before a Jesus Navas own goal leveled the game, then Thiago Alcantara ...
Read More »Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview
Earlier this year it appeared as though Manchester City would be gunning for an unprecedented quadruple but now they may have to settle for a double unless they can mastermind a huge shock to eliminate Liverpool in this game. Liverpool overwhelmed them in the first half of the first leg and the Reds defended well in the second half to ...
Read More »AS Roma vs Barcelona Preview
Barcelona would feel they have done themselves a world of good by winning the first leg 4-1 at Camp Nou even though they needed some luck with two own goals to break the duck. With Valencia coming up after this game, they should appreciate that lead and look to complete the job here without exerting themselves too much. AS Roma ...
Read More »RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview
RB Leipzig head into this game in confident mood after their 1-0 win over Olympique Marseille in the Europa League on Thursday. That win meant they have been unbeaten in their past 7 games, winning 4 of them. Although they will have their eyes on the return leg of their Europa League match, it is unlikely that they will rest ...
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