This is the first-ever encounter between the two clubs and also the first time LASK face an English club. With the Red Devils in fine form, they should make light work of the hosts in the first leg.
India and South Africa meet in the first of a three-game ODI series in Dharamshala with the Men in Blue looking to stamp their authority at home. South Africa registered their first series win in almost a year against Australia in the run-up to the India series and will have their tails up.
Liverpool have their task cut out when it takes on Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie. An early goal by Saul Niguez ensured the Reds went down 1-0 at Wanda Metropolitano, but the tie is not yet over by any means.
PSG’s dream of making it big in Europe are once again on the line when it takes on German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes. The French champions are down 2-1 in the tie but have a crucial away goal courtesy Neymar.
ep Guardiola’s men are way off the pace in league standings in comparison with Liverpool with 25 points separating the two sides. They are destined to lose their crown this season but will look to finish the season on a high. With no Champions League football next season, these are tough times for the English champions.
Ahead of the Indian Premier League, there are many who have questioned the relevance of this short series but Virat Kohli will want his side to play fierce cricket. South Africa come into the contest on the back of a 3-0 home win over Australia. The two teams have played 84 times so far with South Africa winning 46, India 35 and 3 games ending in no result.
An under-pressure Jose Mourinho takes his Tottenham Hotspur team to Germany to face RB Leipzig in the second leg of their UEFA Champions round of 16 tie.
Inter Milan are third and need a win desperately to keep their title hopes alive. With two wins in their last three matches, they are in decent form heading into the match. Douglas Costa is back training with the first team after a lengthy layoff with a hamstring problem. He could start on the bench alongside skipper Giorgio Chiellini.
Vinicius Junior has become an indispensable part of the team under Zinedine Zidane and the young Brazilian should start alongside Karim Benzema and Isco in the final third for Los Blancos. Toni Kroos in midfield is the star attraction for Real Madrid and it is a known fact that how the Los Blancos play is often decided by the impact the German has in the middle of the park.
Odion Ighalo got a brace against Derby in midweek but the Nigerian striker will likely drop to the bench against City. Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood should start with Bruno Fernandes playing as the no 10. Nemanja Matic has been in fine form off late for the Red Devils and will once again be the key for the home side.
One of the challenges for ATK will be to get Roy Krishna and David Williams back to their lethal best in front of goal. They were completely neutralised in the last game by Bengaluru FC courtesy some tight man-marking. Playmaker Edu Garcia is also a key man in the home team's attacking third and if accorded space, he could be a threat for Bengaluru.
Barcelona continue to be without the services of key men Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez. Ansu Fati is pushing for a start along with defender Clement Lenglet. New arrival Martin Braithwaite is still settling in at his new club and will likely be on the bench. Lionel Messi is going through a bad patch and Barcelona need their talisman to fire on all cylinders against Sociedad.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is out for a month with a hip injury which is a huge blow for Liverpool. Skipper Jordan Henderson is back training but is likely to be spared the game owing to a massive second leg against Atletico Madrid. Sadio Mane and Mo Salah have the job of getting the goals for the Reds after a few low key games.
FC Goa have Brandon Fernandes and Hugo Boumous back training after the duo missed the first leg in Chennai. Their presence in the starting eleven will aid Goa's attack. Edu Bedia is also back from Spain and is available for selection. Ferran Corominas is a potent force in front of the goal and if Goa are to reduce the deficit, the veteran striker has to come up with goods.
Manchester United have too much quality in their team, and a routine win awaits them against Derby County. Expect Bruno Fernandes to shine again for the visitors.
Veteran English midfielder James Milner will start for a Liverpool after a long gap. He will be a calming influence for youngsters like Ki-Jana However and Neco Williams.
Eden Hazard is likely to miss the majority of the season owing to an ankle problem while another attacker Rodrygo Goes is suspended. Toni Kroos should make a comeback in the starting eleven at the expense of Luka Modric. Vinicius Jr was the only bright spot for Real Madrid against Manchester City and the Brazilian will play against Barcelona.
Manchester United's attacking potential has been unlocked by a certain Bruno Fernandes who has been United's man of the match in every game he has started. His presence on the pitch has helped Anthony Martial a lot with striker enjoying a good goal scoring form. Fred and Mason Greenwood will further cause trouble for the home side.
Sunil Chhetri is back for Bengaluru FC after a hamstring problem kept him out of several games. He might start considering his experience of playing such high-intensity games. Dimas Delgado and Erik Paartalu are key to the hosts as they bring a calming influence in midfield.
With players like Nerijus Valskis and Rafael Crivellaro in the form of their lives, Chennaiyin have managed 21 goals in their last eight games which includes six wins.
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