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Inter Milan vs Real Madrid: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Inter Milan and Real Madrid were both tipped to challenge for the top spot of the Champions League Group B after the draws for the group stages were made heading into 2020-21, but the duo have found themselves struggling for relevance in this season’s elite European competition after the first three games. [embedded content] Surprisingly, Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach and Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk are both vying for the berths for the knock-out stage, and that is worrying for the Spanish and Italian powerhouses. Inter are bottom of the group ahead of their clash with Madrid tonight following two draws and a loss, while the La Liga giants are third after a win, a draw and a loss. Both sides will be keen to secure victory at San Siro in order to boost their chances of prog...
Predicted Paris Saint-Germain XI v RB Leipzig: Neymar decision, 29-year-old recalled
Paris Saint-Germain will be determined to get their Champions League challenge back on track this week when they take on RB Leipzig at home, and you can live stream this and other Champions League games online. PSG are third in Champions League Group H at the moment with three points from three matches, three points behind leaders Manchester United and second-placed Leipzig. Thomas Tuchel’s side went down 2-1 to United at home in their opening group game and suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Leipzig away from home in Germany earlier this month. The French giants reached the final of the Champions League last season and will be determined to get their 2020-21 European campaign back on track by beating Bundesliga outfit Leipzig at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening. PSG will head into...
Report: Liverpool and Manchester United eye move for £71m winger
A host of Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United are showing keen interest in signing Villarreal winger Samu Chukwueze, according to reports from The Mirror. The 21-year-old is seen as one of the brightest young talents in La Liga, and several Premier League clubs are keeping close tabs on him. The likes of Chelsea, Leicester City, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also in the hunt to sign the exciting winger who has an €80 million (£71m) release clause in his contract. Interest from Real Madrid The aforementioned Premier League clubs are likely to face strong competition from Real Madrid. According to Spanish publication, La Razon, Los Blancos are looking to sign Villarreal duo Chukwueze and his teammate Pau Torres. The youngster ha...
Dynamo Kyiv v Barcelona: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Dynamo Kyiv v Barcelona: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups – originally posted on Sportslens.com Barcelona return to Champions League action on Tuesday with a trip to Ukraine to face fellow Group G side Dynamo Kyiv, and they will hope to make it four wins in as many group games in order to remain top of their group. While manager Ronald Koeman’s side have been disappointing in the La Liga so far this season, winning just thrice in eight league games, they have been on top of their game in Europe, securing victories over Ferencvaros, Juventus and Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg of the group stages campaign. Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over a second-string Dynamo Kyiv side earlier this month, and they will be keen to put in an impressive sh...
‘He could go to Newcastle’ – Former Spurs striker comments on 24-yr-old’s future at club
'He could go to Newcastle' – Former Spurs striker comments on 24-yr-old's future at club – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Tottenham player Darren Bent has claimed that Harry Winks might have to consider an exit from the London club for his own good. The 24-year-old midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham this season and he has not been a regular starter for Jose Mourinho. He has not started for Spurs in the Premier League since the end of September. Darren Bent believes that Harry Winks will have to play more often in order to keep his place in Gareth Southgate’s side for the Euros and that the midfielder could end up joining a side like Newcastle United. Speaking to Football Insider, Bent said: “I think for Harry Winks, I thin...
Predicted Liverpool starting XI vs Atalanta: Klopp to make four changes, 28 y/o returns
Predicted Liverpool starting XI vs Atalanta: Klopp to make four changes, 28 y/o returns – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool will take on Italian outfit Atalanta in the Champions League group game at Anfield on Wednesday night, and you can watch this and other Champions League games live online. Kick-off: 20:00 GMT TV Info: The match is being shown live on BT Sport 2 in the UK. The Reds have picked up three wins out of three already in Europe, and a victory tomorrow will guarantee them a place in the knock-out stages. In the previous meeting between the two clubs, Jurgen Klopp’s side produced an impressive away performance, winning 5-0 in Italy, where summer signing Diogo Jota scored his first hat-trick for the club. With games coming thick and fast and keeping in mi...
Report: Man City now want to sign £100m star after Man Utd failed to sign him this summer
Report: Man City now want to sign £100m star after Man Utd failed to sign him this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester City have earmarked Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish as their prime target, with Pep Guardiola being a ‘huge admirer’ of the player, according to reports from The Independent. Guardiola – who signed a contract extension at the club last week – wants to overhaul the squad and identifies Grealish as an ideal candidate, although it is not clear whether City are targeting him for the January transfer window or next summer. City are also interested in Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, but Grealish stands out as their prime target. Guardiola has discussed the qualities of Grealish with Kevin de Bruyne who was full of praise for th...
Predicted Juventus XI v Ferencvarosi in Champions League
Predicted Juventus XI v Ferencvarosi in Champions League – originally posted on Sportslens.com Juventus will be looking to maintain their good run of form when they take on Ferencvarosi TC at home in the Champions League this week. The Bianconeri will head into the Group G game against Ferencvarosi on Tuesday evening on the back of a 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the Allianz Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show, as the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star scored both the goals. The Portugal international has now scored eight goals in Serie A this season and he will be determined to open his tally in the Champions League. The 35-year-old forward has provided one assist in one Champions League appearance for the defending Italian champions this campaign. Juventus...
Rennes vs Chelsea: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Rennes vs Chelsea: Champions League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea kick off the second half of their Champions League group stage campaign with a trip to France to face Rennes. The Blues are currently top of Group E following two wins and a draw, with only a superior goal advantage putting them ahead of Sevilla who also have seven points. Chelsea secured a 3-0 win over Rennes when both sides met at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, and they will fancy their chances of continuing their impressive run in the Champions League tomorrow. They are currently on a 12-game unbeaten run across all competitions and have kept eight clean sheets in the process, and they will look to make it 13 consecutive matches without defeat in F...
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Istanbul Basaksehir: 23-yr-old could start instead of experienced star
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Istanbul Basaksehir: 23-yr-old could start instead of experienced star – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United are currently on top of Group H in the Champions League and they will be looking to keep it that way when Istanbul Basaksehir come to Old Trafford this week. The Turkish outfit managed to win against the Premier League giants in the reverse fixture against all odds and the Red Devils will have to be very careful here. A win here could take them very close to the knockout rounds of the competition and Solskjaer will demand a big performance from his players. Istanbul Basaksehir will fancy their chances of another upset here. The away side are under no pressure as they have nothing to lose. They are at the bottom of the group right n...
Man Utd v Istanbul Basaksehir Preview, Stats and Prediction
Man Utd v Istanbul Basaksehir Preview, Stats and Prediction – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United host Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday and they will be looking to avenge their defeat in Turkey. Istanbul Basaksehir picked up a surprise 2-1 win over the Premier League side last time out. The home side are leading Group H with eight points from three games so far and they will be hoping to pull further clear at the top of the table. Istanbul are level on points with Paris Saint-Germain, who will play RB Leipzig this week. The away side will be looking to overtake the French outfit in the standings with another surprise result here. TV Schedule Manchester United and Istanbul Basaksehir will face off on Tuesday at Old Trafford, 20:00 pm BST. The Ch...
‘Excited’: Eric Dier names Spurs player who has impressed in training
'Excited': Eric Dier names Spurs player who has impressed in training – originally posted on Sportslens.com Eric Dier has showered praise on Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon, saying the Welshman has impressed him a lot in training. Spurs signed Rodon during the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £11m from Swansea City. The 23-year-old centre-back – who has 10 caps for Wales already – has managed just two substitute appearances in the Premier League thus far. However, he could feature prominently for a while now with Toby Alderweireld facing spells on the sidelines. The Belgian defender suffered a groin injury during Tottenham’s 2-0 win against Manchester City on Sunday, and Rodon replaced him. Dier – who has formed a brilliant centre-ba...
