2023-12-13 07:15:40
In this Champions League, the prospects are diverse within groups A, B, C, and D, which are playing their 6th and final day this Tuesday.
In group B, the qualifiers, Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven respectively 1st and 2nd, are known, and Lens, which hosts Sevilla, is in search of a 3rd place synonymous with a return to the Europa League.
In the other groups, suspense remains to know the identity of those qualified for the round of 16. Particularly in Group A, where Manchester must beat Bayern and cross their fingers to qualify. Or even in group C, where Naples must master Braga, its direct competitor, to go further in the competition.
Group A: Manchester United will need a miracle
Manchester United need a victory and a helping hand from destiny on Tuesday against Bayern Munich to survive in a Champions League where their inconsistency and defensive errors have been on full display.
Last in Group A, with the best attack (12 goals) but the worst defense (14 goals) in the group, the Red Devils must beat Bayern undefeated for six years in the group stage and hope, at the same time, for a draw between Copenhagen and Galatasaray in Denmark.
On Saturday, Old Trafford, 74,000 seats, resonated with “olé!” » mocking as the seats emptied of supporters, disillusioned by the sinking in front of Bournemouth, 0-3.
“There is no identity in this team. I don’t know what they are trying to do: a counter-attacking team, a possession team? I have no idea what they are,” exclaimed former Liverpool and United striker Michael Owen. Three days earlier, however, Manchester had shown itself capable of dominating Chelsea (2-1).
“As a team, we are not good enough to be consistent,” noted Erik Ten Hag, the weakened Mancunian coach. We must work collectively to improve this… “Tuesday, it will be a question of containing Harry Kane, 22 goals in 19 games this season in favor of Bayern, and of avoiding suffering the Bavarian revenge, after the 5-1 rout suffered by Bayern in Frankfurt on Saturday.
The program for Group A (9 p.m.): Manchester United – Bayern Munich; FC Copenhagen – Galatasaray
Group C: Naples in favorable waiver
Real Madrid were a hit and qualified with flying colors. To complete their flawless performance, the Merengues welcome Union Berlin, dead last, this Tuesday. For their part, Braga and Naples are competing this evening for the second ticket, the first welcoming the second. The balance tilts in favor of the Italians. Braga must win, while Napoli can settle for a draw. However, Walter Mazzarri’s team is without several key players, such as Kvaratskhelia, Cajuste and Mario Rui.
The program for Group C (9 p.m.): Braga – Naples; Real Madrid – Union Berlin.
Group D: an Inter – Real Sociedad “final”
Tied for first and already assured of their place in the round of 16, Inter Milan and Real Sociedad battle it out this Tuesday in a final where the stakes are first place in the group and top seed status in the draw. comes out of the eighth Monday, at noon. The game is promising, Inter having scored 4-0 against Udinese on Saturday, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, while Real Sociedad won 3-0 at Villarreal.
Furthermore, the chances of Benfica, bottom of the group, of joining the Europa League, depend on a victory in Salzburg.
The program for Group D (9 p.m.): Inter Milan – Real Sociedad; RB Salzburg – Benfica.
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