The two teams are tied on seven points and are desperate for the win
The two teams are tied on seven points and are desperate for the win
The big match between Chelsea and Barcelona in London stands out from the first games of Matchday 5 of the Champions League League Phase.
After the restart of the domestic leagues, it's time for the Champions League and Matchday 5 of the League Phase, where the titanic clash in London between Chelsea and Barcelona draws all the attention. The two teams are tied on seven points and are desperate for the victory, as the loser — if there is one — will fall behind in the race for a top-eight finish.
Napoli, sitting 24th with only four points, are also backed into a corner. They host this season’s surprise package, Qarabag (15th with seven points), and need nothing less than a win to avoid jeopardizing their continuation in the competition.
In the Netherlands, the battle of the bottom-placed teams takes place, with Ajax facing Benfica. Neither team has earned a point so far and both are looking to finally climb off the bottom of the standings.
Today’s match schedule:
19:45 Galatasaray – Union Saint-Gilloise
19:45 Ajax – Benfica
22:00 Napoli – Qarabag
22:00 Slavia Prague – Athletic Bilbao
22:00 Bodø/Glimt – Juventus
22:00 Marseille – Newcastle
22:00 Manchester City – Bayer Leverkusen
22:00 Dortmund – Villarreal
22:00 Chelsea – Barcelona
