Events in European football.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Atletico Madrid vs. Feyenoord (Group E)
Atletico Madrid will attempt to lengthen its profitable streak to 4 matches when it hosts Feyenoord. Diego Simeone’s crew has gained three in a row within the Spanish league, together with 3-1 towards metropolis rival Actual Madrid, since drawing 1-1 with Lazio in its Champions League opener.
Feyenoord has gained six straight in all competitions, together with 2-0 within the event opener towards Celtic.
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Celtic vs. Lazio (Group E)
Having misplaced 2-0 to Feyenoord, Celtic already faces a battle to satisfy supervisor Brendan Rodgers’ goal of remaining in Europe past 2023. Whether or not it’s qualifying for the spherical of 16 or dropping down into the Europa League, Rodgers needs his crew in continental competitors within the New Yr. Celtic hosts Lazio, which drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in its opening group recreation after goalkeeper Ivan Provedel headed in a late equalizer.
Lazio is enduring a depressing begin to the league season with simply two wins in seven matches.
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Dortmund vs. AC Milan (Group F)
Borussia Dortmund might be anticipated to supply a extra spirited efficiency towards AC Milan than it did in its opening loss at Paris Saint-Germain – particularly in entrance of its personal followers. Dortmund coach Edin Terzić, sporting director Sebastian Kehl and membership advisor Matthias Sammer all criticized the crew after its 2-0 loss in Paris.
It has since eked out a 1-0 win over in-form Wolfsburg and on Friday it defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 away regardless of enjoying the final 20 minutes with a participant much less. They had been the primary indicators that Dortmund is lastly getting over the lack of Jude Bellingham to Actual Madrid within the offseason.
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Milan drew at Newcastle 0-0 in its opening recreation. That adopted instantly after a 5-1 humiliation within the Serie A derby however the Rossoneri have gained three league video games since then to sit down stage with Inter Milan on the high of the Italian standings. Coach Stefano Pioli has been enjoying recorded sounds from Dortmund house video games to arrange his crew for the ambiance within the stadium.
Newcastle vs. PSG (Group F)
Newcastle’s return to the Champions League noticed it drawn in a troublesome group with European giants Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund. And no matchup within the group is extra intriguing than Saudi-backed Newcastle vs. Qatari-owned PSG.
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund (PIF) has already made an enormous impression on Newcastle after backing a takeover of the membership in 2021. Its monetary backing has led the Magpies again into the Champions League to compete with Europe’s largest golf equipment as soon as once more. PSG, in the meantime, has signed among the biggest gamers on the earth since being purchased by Qatari Sports activities Investments (QSI) together with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Messi and Neymar left in the summertime and Mbappe’s contract solely runs till the tip of the season. This could possibly be his final probability to steer PSG to the Champions League title.
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Leipzig vs. Manchester Metropolis (Group G)
Leipzig is assured of avoiding a repeat of the 7-0 loss it endured on its final go to to Manchester Metropolis. Leipzig drew at Bayern Munich 2-2 on Saturday within the Bundesliga, the place a gap loss to Bayer Leverkusen is the crew’s solely defeat to date this season.
New signings Xavi Simons, Loïs Openda and Benjamin Šeško have rapidly settled in with 9 targets between them within the Bundesliga to date. Each Metropolis and Leipzig gained their opening video games in Group G.
Purple Star Belgrade vs. Younger Boys (Group G)
Purple Star Belgrade took an unlikely halftime lead at Etihad Stadium in its Champions League opener at Manchester Metropolis earlier than shedding 3-1 to the defending European champions.
It would hope to take — and preserve — the lead at house towards Younger Boys. The Swiss membership additionally misplaced its opener 3-1 at house to Leipzig.
Porto vs. Barcelona (Group H)
Ahead João Félix heads again to Portugal when Barcelona faces Porto in search of its second win within the event. Félix performed for Porto as a teen earlier than ultimately becoming a member of fierce rival Benfica at age 15.
He was signed by Atletico Madrid in 2019. Barcelona, which opened with a 5-0 rout of Antwerp at house, might be with out Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha due to accidents. Porto beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 in its first recreation. It had gained six and drawn one within the Portuguese league earlier than it misplaced at Benfica 1-0 on Friday.
Antwerp vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (Group H)
After Antwerp was thrashed 5-0 by Barcelona, former Belgium worldwide Toby Alderweireld mentioned such a consequence would maybe create anger throughout the Belgian membership and immediate a powerful response.
It seems to be extra wishful pondering than actuality. Antwerp has drawn its final three video games 0-0 and is on a run of 4 video games and not using a aim. Shakhtar Donetsk additionally misplaced its opening match in Group H, a 3-1 defeat to Porto. The Ukrainian crew is once more in exile this season due to the warfare in its nation.