The groups have already begun to define themselves. While the first day left surprises such as Juventus’ win over Barcelona, or Manchester United’s defeat and elimination, on this date the future of various teams will be resolved.
One of the duels where the eyes will rest the most will be that of the Real Madrid. Zinedine Zidane’s men play their way to the round of 16 against the pointer of Group B, Borussia Monchengladbach and they are forced to win so as not to depend on the other party between Shakthar and Inter Milan.
“We know the situation we are in, we want to add the three points and finish the round as first. We have just that in our head. It is a great opportunity to show what we are as a team, “he said. Zizou at a press conference.
Another of those who will put their classification at stake for the next round will be Atlético de Madrid for Group A. With Bayern Munich in the top 16, those from Cholo Simeone they must beat the Lokomotiv so as not to get upset.
“It’s like a tie when we had to play the second game as a visitor and you have two results in favor and one against, there is always the need of the team that has to go find the match to attack and propose. And he will, because he has very good footballers and a very good coach. It will be a difficult rival ”, explained the Argentine coach.
With Liverpool already classified, this last day will also decide who will finish second in Group D, when from 17:55 GMT Ajax host Atalanta at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Whoever wins will have the ticket to the round of 16.
In an area already settled, Manchester City will host Marseille, while Porto will do the same against Greek Olympiacos. PSG, meanwhile, will complete the minutes that remained to the confrontation against Basaksehir FK, a meeting that was suspended after an episode of racism.
ALL THE GAMES OF THE DAY
AJAX VS ATALANTA
TIME: 17:55 GMT (14:55 ARG-URU / 13:55 CHI / 12:55 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: ESPN
STADIUM: Johan Cruyff Arena
MIDDLE JUTLAND VS LIVERPOOL
TIME: 17:55 GMT (14:55 ARG-URU / 13:55 CHI / 12:55 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: FOX SPORTS
STADIUM: MCH Arena
PSG VS BASAKSEHIR
TIME: 17:55 GMT (14:55 ARG-URU / 13:55 CHI / 12:55 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: ESPN
STADIUM: Princes Park
BAYERN MÚNICH VS LOKOMOTIV
TIME: 20:00 GMT (17:00 ARG-URU / 16:00 CHI / 15:00 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: FOX SPORTS 2
STADIUM: Allianz Arena
SALZBURG VS ATLÉTICO MADRID
TIME: 20:00 GMT (17:00 ARG-URU / 16:00 CHI / 15:00 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: ESPN 3
STADIUM: Red Bull Arena Salzburg
INTER VS SHAKTHAR
TIME: 20:00 GMT (17:00 ARG-URU / 16:00 CHI / 15:00 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: ESPN
STADIUM: San Siro
REAL MADRID VS BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH
TIME: 20:00 GMT (17:00 ARG-URU / 16:00 CHI / 15:00 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: ESPN 2
STADIUM: Alfredo Di Stefano
OLYMPIACOS VS PORTO
TIME: 20:00 GMT (17:00 ARG-URU / 16:00 CHI / 15:00 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: DirecTV 1610
STADIUM: Karaïskákis Stadium
MANCHESTER CITY VS MARSELLA
TIME: 20:00 GMT (17:00 ARG-URU / 16:00 CHI / 15:00 COL-PER-MEX)
TV: FOX SPORTS
STADIUM: Etihad Stadium