UEFA Champions League returns with three talking points
The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday and Wednesday with the teams preparing for back- to-back games. Sportinglife.ng takes a look at some of the talking points.
Ronaldo, Manchester United reunion
He helped United win the UEFA Champions trophy 10 years ago. One can therefore imagine the type of reception that will be given to Cristiano Ronaldo when he visits the Old Trafford on Tuesday with Juventus.
Ronaldo will also be facing his former manager Jose Mourinho, who managed him at Real Madrid. This double-header is likely to decide who will win the group.
Barcelona without Messi
Barcelona will be without their inspirational captain Lionel Messi who broke his arm against Sevilla last Saturday. How would Barcelona cope against Inter Milan who have won all their opening matches? Barcelona fans will be eager to know.
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Lopetegui’s last chance
Julen Lopetegui needs to win against minnows Viktoria Plzen to save his job at Real Madrid. The former Spain manager has lost four of Madrid’s five games which has put him in the spotlight