The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage is coming to an end! We take stock of the big shocks to follow for the last evening before the knockout phase.
Wednesday November 2
Real Madrid – Celtic (18h45)
In two minutes, Leipzig 3-2 Real Madrid
“You can spend an evening without it, but you can’t lack intensity. This is what Thibaut Courtois said after the 3-2 defeat against Leipzig on matchday five, which tarnished Real Madrid’s Group F campaign, who could still lose top spot in the group if they draw or lose to an eliminated Celtic. The Hoops are certain to finish in last place, but coach Ange Postecoglou wants to see his people learn to come back stronger next season: “My job is to make sure that we are present every year. »
Did you know ?
Celtic have only played one game at the Santiago Bernabéu for a 3-0 loss in the C1 quarter-finals a March 1980.
Man City – Sevilla (21 hours)
In two minutes Sevilla 0-4 Man. City
The Group G is already set, with three points separating each of the teams heading into matchday six. For City, that means a guaranteed top-seeded place in the Round of 16 as group winners, while Sevilla are certain to finish third. “In the Europa League, at least”, headlined AS after the victory of the Spanish team against Copenhagen on matchday five, Jorge Sampaoli’s men are hoping for a return to the competition they have won six times.
Did you know ?
City are unbeaten in 22 European home matches (W20 D2) since a 2-1 loss to Lyon in September 2018.
Juventus – Paris (21 hours)
In two minutes, Paris 2-1 Juventus
Massimiliano Allegri failed to lead his side to the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time in his career, and they might even let slip a place in the Europa League in case of defeat against Paris (which needs a victory to be sure of first place in the group). “We have to go to the Europa League at all costs,” said Bianconeri defender Federico Gatti. Juve had a difficult autumn, but the three 19-year-olds who entered the final minutes of the 4-3 defeat at Benfica on matchday five offered a glimmer of hope for the future.
Did you know ?
Paris have never beaten Juventus in four games played in Italy (D1 L3), including a 3-1 loss in the second leg of 1996 UEFA Super Cup in Palermo.