Here’s everything you need to know about Champion’s League games on Tuesday January 21st.
Atalanta BC vs. Sturm Graz
Atalanta, ranked 13th, seeks to break their five-match winless streak, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring seven goals in six Champions League matches. Sturm Graz, in 29th place, aims for their first win against Italian teams despite challenges from inexperience and a month-long hiatus.
Player 45 Champion’s League Picks:
- Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta): A key creative player, thought to score and be in on some assists.
- Luis Muriel (Atalanta): Known for his speed and finishing ability, he has the potential to change the game, one to watch likely to score.
Monaco vs Aston Villa
Monaco, in 18th place, will face 7th-placed Aston Villa in a crucial match. Both teams possess strong attacking talent, with Monaco hoping to use their home advantage while Aston Villa seeks to maintain their form.
Player 45 Champion’s League Picks:
- Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): Expected to threaten Monaco’s defence with a sharp movement.
- Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco): A creative spark who can score or assist.
Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen.
Atletico Madrid, sitting in 11th place, is getting ready for a challenging game against Bayer Leverkusen, who are currently positioned 3rd. Defending well will be important for Atletico in this encounter.
Player 45 Picks Champion’s League:
- Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid): Likely to be Atletico’s creative and scoring forward. Definitely, one to watch.
- Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen): A forward capable of challenging Atletico’s defence, with strength on his side.
Benfica vs. Barcelona.
Benfica, in 15th place, faces 2nd-placed Barcelona. Barcelona’s experienced forwards will challenge Benfica’s defense in this exciting matchup as both teams aim for top positions.
Player 45 Champion’s League Picks:
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): A threat in front of goal, pivotal for Barcelona.
- Joao Mario (Benfica): Can produce a decisive goal or assist.
Bologna vs. Borussia Dortmund.
Bologna, making its debut in the competition, faces a tough match against 10th-place Borussia Dortmund. To compete with Dortmund’s strong attack, Bologna must be defensively strong. This match is a great chance for Bologna to showcase its talent on the European stage. You can view our in-depth article on this game here
Player 45 Picks:
- Sebastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund): Aerially dominant and a clinical finisher.
- Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna): Creative and capable of long-range brilliance.
Club Brugge vs. Juventus
Club Brugge, 17th in the standings, hosts 14th-placed Juventus in a crucial match.Both teams are competing for important points, with Juventus drawing on their European experience and Brugge seeking to capitalise on their home advantage.
Player 45 Champion’s League Picks:
- Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus): A physical forward with the ability to score key goals.
- Noa Lang (Club Brugge): Dangerous on the counter with pace and skill.
Liverpool vs. Lille.
Liverpool faces Lille in an exciting match, with the top-ranked team holding a perfect record. While Liverpool is strong, Lille’s resilience may pose challenges, suggesting it could be a high-scoring game.
Player 45 Champion’s League Picks:
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): A high scorer and pressing forward, almost guranteed to be involved in some goal action
- Jonathan David (Lille): Clever linear movement and precise accuracy finishing shots could exploit Liverpool’s defence.
Red Star Belgrade vs. PSV Eindhoven
Red Star, in 31st place, hosts 23rd-placed PSV Eindhoven. Both teams seek vital points to improve their standings in the tournament.
Player 45 Champion’s League Picks:
- Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven): His aerial skills and experience with big-game challenges make him a strong choice.
- Jean-Philippe Krasso (Red Star): A reliable option to lead the line and trouble PSV’s defence.
Slovan Bratislava vs. Stuttgart
In this match, 35th-placed Slovan Bratislava hosts 26th-placed Stuttgart. Both teams aim to improve their rankings, with Stuttgart using their Bundesliga experience and Slovan looking to make an impact.
Player 45 Champion’s League Picks:
- Serhou Guirassy (Stuttgart): A key attacking outlet likely to score
- Tigran Barseghyan (Slovan Bratislava): Can deliver great opportunities.
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