It’s been 107 days since the 2019 Champions League final, but who’s counting?
Europe’s most prestigious club competition makes its much-anticipated return this week, and it’s back with a bang as some of the continent’s top sides are set to clash in the quest for football supremacy.
Best bet
Galatasaray (+290) at Club Brugge (+100), Draw (+260)
Trapped in Group A with PSG and Real Madrid, these sides will likely be left battling for third place and a berth in the Europa League, meaning opportunities for wins will be scarce. Club Brugge are both tactically and technically sound and impressed in the group stage last season, losing just twice despite being grouped with Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, and Monaco. They lost some key players over the summer, but new striker David Okereke has made a seamless transition to the side and they have no shortage of creativity with Ruud Vormer and Hans Vanaken pulling the strings in midfield.
Galatasaray‘s transfer policy is apparently to bring in players past their prime: Their starting XI is a who’s who of Premier League castoffs. The name value might help sell tickets, but don’t let it sway your judgment …read more