It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Thursday’s Champions League draw produced tantalizing matchups, compelling storylines, and some fantastic quartets. Here’s what to expect from each group during the continental competition:
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Group A
Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Monaco, Club Brugge
- Favorites to progress: Atletico, BVB
- Best matchup: Atletico vs. BVB
- Player to watch: Aleksandr Golovin
Group A feels like the hipster’s choice. With Atletico‘s pedigree, Dortmund‘s colorful supporters, Monaco‘s youthful exuberance, and Brugge‘s unknown quantities, there’s enough on tap to keep the most casual fan interested. Any of the top three teams should fancy their chances of getting into the knockout stages, leaving Brugge as the odd one out. Keep an eye on Monaco’s latest summer signing, Aleksandr Golovin, and Atletico’s Gelson Martins as the two take on defenders and make things happen from midfield.
Group B
Barcelona, Tottenham, PSV, Inter
- Favorites to progress: Barcelona, Tottenham
- Best matchup: Tottenham vs. Inter
- Player to watch: Hirving Lozano
This one feels like the Group of Death. There’s a lot of attacking potential from this quartet, with the likes of Lozano, Ivan Perisic, Ousmane Dembele, and …read more