Top teams have to battle for points in the Group Stage.
Knowing they could meet again later in the competition……
Manchester City v Napoli?
Two very special teams at the moment.
Napoli are the hottest side in Serie A right now with 8 wins in 8 games.
Their latest result was a 1-0 win at Roma.
Napoli have Pepe Reina in goal and the main man up from is the chunky,explosive Lorenzo Insigne.
English teams can’t live with City’s tempo and finishing right now.
Kevin De Bruyne is playing out of his skin, scoring a wondergoal at Chelsea two weeks ago, and on Saturday playing what Ian Wright said was the best pass we’ll see all season, which Jesus converted with a flashing left foot shot.
That was the final goal in their 7-2 victory over Stoke.
By running so relentlessly for KDB, Sane, Jesus, Walker et al have allowed De Bruyne to blossom.
Ederson is an excellent sweeper-keeper whose boldness has improved John Stones.
Real Madrid and Spurs?
These two clubs have three things in common.
Luka Modric played at White Hart Lane for four years.
Gareth Bale played for Spurs from 2007 to 2013.
Real Madrid are third below Barca & Valencia in La Liga, while Spurs are also third behind Man City and United in the Premier League.
Hugo Lloris knows Benzema inside out from the French national team.
In a mega-game like this, Pochettino would love to be able to call on Wanyama,who has been out for months, and Dele Alli (suspended) and Mousa Dembele, who is almost fit again after an ankle injury.
Modric can score as well as run the midfield. He’s very mobile and classy, so it’s impossible to shut him down completely.
On Wednesday night two old rivals meet again: Benfica play Manchester United and United have a Portuguese manager.
Chelsea, who have an Italian manager, are at home to Roma.
Looks as if Chelsea are prioritising winning the Champions League this season. That’s the one the owner really wants.
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