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Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw

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Chelsea have a UEFA Champions League schedule, in the League Phase that's a pretty tough slate, for pretty much anybody. There is no such thing as the "group of death" in this new UCL format, or even a true "group" for that matter. However, this kind of schedule evokes the same kind of vibes as "the group of death." Chelsea's confirmed fixture list for the UCL includes FC … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw

Tottenham Receive Very Favorable UEFA Champions League Draw

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It does seem hilarious that a team which finished in the very last spot above relegation last season qualified for this season's UEFA Champions League, but here we are. Tottenham finished 17th (but also 14 pts away) from the drop last term, but they were in the Europa League tournament, and they did win that competition, so hey, the rules are the rules. And although they are … [Read more...] about Tottenham Receive Very Favorable UEFA Champions League Draw

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)

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As anybody who supports or works for Real Madrid will tell you, they are more than just a football club. Certainly in continental competition, they are a remarkable phenomenon. Every aspect of this club, including the current team, its history and its supporter base embodies hubris. The infamous saying "Real Madrid doesn’t play finals, they win them" is the perfect example of … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)

Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Team News: Bellingham, Lenglet, De Paul

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No other football club on this planet possesses the legacy of European success like Real Madrid. When it comes to the Champions League/UEFA competition/European Cup, the emblem of excellence is the Real Madrid CF badge. In order to add another chapter to that prolific history book, they'll have to show some resilience and ambition. They now head across town, to visit Atletico … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Team News: Bellingham, Lenglet, De Paul

Liverpool FC vs Paris Saint-Germain Team News: Cody Gakpo, Tyler Morton

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Given how the first leg went, Liverpool FC vs Paris Saint-Germain should be the highlight of this week's UEFA Champions League round of 16 action. And it's a match where there should be only two, or at most three, injury absentees. For Liverpool, Cody Gakpo (undisclosed issue) is a serious doubt, while Tyler Morton (shoulder) and Joe Gomez (hamstring) are ruled out. Gakpo … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC vs Paris Saint-Germain Team News: Cody Gakpo, Tyler Morton

Liverpool FC at Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Predictions (Champions League Round of 16)

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Liverpool FC visits Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, for a UEFA Champions League with the weather forecast calling for clear skies and temperatures in the mid to high 50s (Fahrenheit). An outlook like that evokes the lyrics of Doris Day: "I love Paris in the springtime." We'll see whose fan base is loving the result (or maybe we end up with a draw and neither side … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC at Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Predictions (Champions League Round of 16)

Liverpool FC at Paris Saint-Germain Team News (Champions League Rd of 16)

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Liverpool FC at Paris Saint-Germain is no doubt the highlight of this next round of UEFA Champions League action. Some would even say that getting a matchup of this magnitude this early in the tournament (the round of 16) exposes some flaws in the new formatting. Well, maybe so, but what might be less than fair for the clubs is actually a blessing for the media and fans. … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC at Paris Saint-Germain Team News (Champions League Rd of 16)