UEFA Champions League predictions, picks for Matchday 5
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All the latest from the Champions League news conferences as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola apologises for confronting a cameraman at the weekend.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Enzo Maresca Fires Barcelona Warning Ahead of Marquee Champions League Clash. Enzo Maresca revealed Chelsea are “confident” ahead of their upcoming Champions League bout with defending Spanish champions Barcelona.
The Champions League will lose at least one perfect record in north London on Wednesday.
For instance, you may recall this column's belief that the league phase was going to begin in quite disastrous fashion for Atletico Madrid, who had the look of yesterday's team going into this competition.
Chelsea are still without Cole Palmer for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona, and Enzo Maresca is expected to play it safe with the weekend's derby against Arsenal in mind. The next two games are crucial for Chelsea and their opponents.
Real Madrid’s Ordinary General Meeting turned into far more than a financial discussion, as club president Florentino Perez used his time on stage to launch a series of pointed digs at La Liga,
Barcelona have received a major boost ahead of their blockbuster Champions League trip to Chelsea, with Marcus Rashford returning to full training after a spell on the sidelines against Athletic Club.