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      Ajax vs Napoli LIVE: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time as two European giants clash in Group A – latest

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      NAPOLI can edge closer to Champions League knock-out qualification with a win over Dutch giants Ajax.But Ajax will be determined to secure three points which could see them jump above 2019 winners Liverpool into second.

      Start time: 8pm
      Live stream: BT Sport
      TV channel: BT Sport 5

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      Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen LIVE: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League Group C clash

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      BAYERN MUNICH will be licking their lips as they are welcoming rock-bottom Viktoria Plzen to the Allianz Arena TONIGHT.The Bavarians have won both of their opening Champions League games, while Plzen are yet to register a single point.

      Start time: 5:45pm UK
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      TV channel: BT Sport 4

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      Marseille vs Sporting CP LIVE: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League Group D clash

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      SPORTING CP can edge closer to the Champions League knock-out qualification round with three points TONIGHT against Marseille.The Portuguese side’s late double against Tottenham maintained their 100 percent record so far
      However, things could get tasty as Marseille are desperate for a win having lost both of their opening group games.

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      ‘Last time they lost 3-1’ – Watch classy Jose Mourinho reassure Inter fan for Barcelona clash after Roma win at San Siro

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      JOSE MOURINHO showed his softer side by reassuring a rival club’s fan he had nothing to fear from a clash with Barcelona. The Roma boss put a supportive arm around the Inter supporter after his visiting side won at the San Siro on Saturday.

      Roma’s Chris Smalling is mobbed by team-mates after scoring their winner at Inter Milan on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      A spectacular volley from Paulo Dybala and a strike from ex-Manchester United star Chris Smalling sealed a 2-1 Serie A victory for the Giallorossi.
      Afterwards the Special One appears to have had an impromptu chat with a home fan at the ground.
      It is not clear exactly what was said from the barely audible video clip during an exchange in Italian.
      But journalist Ronald Morgan reports the Portuguese was offering words of comfort ahead of all-star Barca’s Champions League visit to Inter tonight.
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      Mourinho apparently told him not too worry, and added: “The last time they came here they lost 3-1!”
      In fact, the Catalans won 2-1 at Inter on their last visit for a Champions League group match three years ago.
      But Mourinho, who is often portrayed as an uncompressing figure on the touchline, was clearly trying to placate the seemingly shy fan.
      Both sides will be desperate to win the Group C clash at the San Siro this evening.
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      Inter and Barca are both three points behind group leaders Bayern Munich after both were beaten 2-0 by the German champions.
      The Italian giants have has lost five of their first ten games this season and there is growing pressure on boss Simone Inzaghi. More

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      Champions League top scorers 2022/23: Who is leading the race?

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      THERE’S only one thing forwards dream about other than securing a Champions League medal for their club – and that’s to be top goal scorer.Well, Karim Benzema did both last season as the Frenchman’s 15 goals secured the golden boot as well as contributing to Real Madrid’s 14th triumph in club football’s top-tier competition.
      Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to secure their 14th Champions League triumphCredit: The Times
      However, Benzema is already facing stiff competition from some familiar faces this time round.
      And it’s no surprise to see Manchester City goal scoring machine Erling Haaland high up in the charts as he is breaking all types of records this season.
      Who are the favourites to become the 2022/23 Champions League top scorer?
      Karim Benzema is surprisingly yet to register a goal in this season’s competition, but the Real Madrid sharp shooter will no doubt be a favourite.
      It’s also hard not to include Robert Lewandowski as a top candidate due his fantastic start to life at Barcelona.
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      But there will be a lot of chips placed on Erling Haaland who is in phenomenal form for Manchester City – scoring THREE hattricks in his last three home games.
      Dark horses for the top scorer awards are the likes of Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane, sought-after Shakhtar Donetsk attacker, Mykhaylo Mudryk and a certain Argentinian magician, Lionel Messi.
      Champions League top scorers 2022/23
      As of Tuesday, October 4

      Erling Haaland – Man City – 3
      Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona – 3
      Kylian Mbappe – PSG – 3
      Mykhaylo Mudryk – Shakhtar Donetsk – 3
      Piotr Zielinski – Napoli – 2
      Leroy Sane – Bayern Munich – 2
      Mohammed Kudus – Ajax – 2
      Marian Shved – Shakhtar Donetsk – 2
      Alexis Saelemaekers – AC Milan – 2
      Mislav Orsic – Dinamo Zagbreb – 2
      Noah Okafor – RB Salzburg – 2
      Jude Bellingham – Borussia Dortmund – 2
      Richarlison – Tottenham – 2

      Who scored in the Champions League last time out?
      Bayern Munich vs Barcelona was the standout fixture on matchday two where the Bavarians comfortably won 2-0.
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      Leroy Sane’s goal sealed the points for Bayern Munich and temporarily closed the gap on Haaland.
      However, Haaland’s sensational winner against his former team Borussia Dortmund, saw the Manchester City goal machine stretch his lead at the top of the charts.
      Meanwhile, the tremendous Paris Saint-German trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all netted against Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa.
      Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling also got in on the action.
      Upcoming fixtures
      Tuesday, October 4
      Group A

      Group B

      Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid
      FC Porto vs Bayer Leverkusen

      Group C

      Group D

      Marseille vs Sporting CP
      Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur

      Wednesday, October 5
      Group E

      FC Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb
      Chelsea vs AC Milan

      Group F

      RB Leipzig vs Celtic
      Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk

      Group G

      Who has previously won the Champions League top scorer award?
      Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way for the amount of top scorer awards won having clinched it SEVEN times, while Lionel Messi is close behind with six.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have 13 top scorer awards between themCredit: AFP or licensors

      2021/22: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 15
      2020/21: Erling Haaland (Dortmund) – 10
      2019/20: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern) – 152018/19: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2017/18: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 15
      2016/17: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2015/16: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 16
      2014/15: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Neymar (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 10
      2013/14: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 17
      2012/13: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2011/12: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 14
      2010/11: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2009/10: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 8
      2008/09: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 9
      2007/08: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 8
      2006/07: Kaká (AC Milan) – 10
      2005/06: Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) – 9
      2004/05: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 8
      2003/04: Fernando Morientes (Monaco) – 9
      2002/03: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 12
      2001/02: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 10
      2000/01: Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 7
      1999/2000: Mário Jardel (Porto), Rivaldo (Barcelona), Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 10
      1998/99: Andriy Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United) – 8
      1997/98: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) – 10
      1996/97: Milinko Pantić (Atlético Madrid) – 5
      1995/96: Jari Litmanen (Ajax) – 9
      1994/95: George Weah (Paris Saint-Germain) – 71993/94: Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona) – 5
      1992/93: Franck Sauzée (Marseille) – 5

      What did Karim Benzema win for being Champions League top goal scorer?
      French forward Karim Benzema’s 15 goals contributed to Real Madrid winning the Champions League last season.
      Benzema won UEFA Men’s Player of the Year while Ancelotti secured best coachCredit: EPA
      And it also was a big factor in him being named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
      After collecting his award, Benzema said: I’m really happy,
      “It’s the first time I’ve won this trophy but for me the most important thing is to win trophies with the team.
      “Mr Ancelotti is the best coach in the world; he gets it right with every player, he gives us confidence and he tells you what to do before every match.” More

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      How Chelsea could line up against AC Milan with Pulisic earning starting spot for must-win Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA will continue the Graham Potter era when they host AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night.The Blues are winless in Europe so far and desperately need to lift themselves off the bottom of the group.
      Here’s how Chelsea could line up on Wednesday night in their crucial clash with AC Milan
      New boss Potter nabbed his first win away at Palace on Saturday and the Blues desperately need anotherCredit: Alamy
      Potter, 47, was announced as the new Blues boss last month – the No1 target was signed a matter of hours after Thomas Tuchel was sacked.
      The former Brighton gaffer has only handled two games in charge so far.
      It was a 1-1 debut draw with RB Salzburg and a last minute Prem win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
      Marc Cucurella missed the weeked’s game through an illness and Potter used a 4-2-2-2 formation.
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      Cucurella was back in training on Tuesday morning but presuming he isn’t fit enough to start, Ben Chilwell should continue to fill in at left-back.
      Reece James will play the on the opposite flank at right-back, with Thiago Silva and summer signing Wesley Fofana in the centre of defence.
      Italian stalwart Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic will hold the midfield.
      N’Golo Kante is back in training and may see some action off the bench.
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      In attack, Christian Pulisic has his confidence back after falling out with the departing Tuchel.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored with a super turning volley against Palace at the weekend so expect him to remain up top with Raheem Sterling.
      Star Sterling revealed his new boots yesterday, which come with a special tribute to his sister and the hardship they endured.
      The bus-seat patterns are inspired by memories of taking three different buses as a child to make it to training.
      Sterling said: “3 buses to get to training. 18, 182 and 140. I’ll never forget those numbers.”
      Alternatively, Potter could launch Kante into the mix in this crucial European clash.
      If Cucurella returns, Potter could switch back to the 5-3-2 formation used against Salzburg with Sterling and James as attacking wing-backs.
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      Mendy, Kante and Cucurella are all back in training so Mendy could come in to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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      RB Leipzig vs Celtic: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      CELTIC face a tough test as they travel to Germany for a Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. The Bhoys drew their last clash in Europe with Shakhtar Donetsk 1-1, after losing 3-0 to Real Madrid in their opener.
      RB Leipzig are still looking for their first Champions League win this seasonCredit: AFP
      Celtic drew with Shakhtar Donetsk 1-1 in their last Champions League clashCredit: Reuters
      RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are yet to pick up a single point.
      They were thrashed by Shakthar 4-1 and comfortably beaten by Los Blancos in several weeks ago.
      So Celtic will be confident they can pick up their first win against an out of sorts Leipzig side.

      What time does Leipzig vs Celtic kick off?

      Leipzig’s clash with Celtic will take place on Wednesday, October 5.
      The game will get going from 5.45pm UK time.
      Leipzig vs Celtic will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Germany.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Leipzig vs Celtic will be shown live on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Dani Olmo is sidelined for Leipzig as he has a ligament problem.
      Both Lukas Klostermann and Konrad Laimer have been ruled out of the game with ankle injuries.
      Ex-Chelsea striker Timo Werner and Blues target Christopher Nkunku will start alongside each other up front.
      James McCarthy is a doubt for Celtic through illness while Cameron Carter-Vickers has a knock.
      Jota and Daizen Maeda are set to play up top for the Bhoys.
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      Leipzig – 11/20
      Draw – 7/2
      Celtic – 9/2

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      Arsenal and Chelsea handed tough Champions Leagues group stage duels against Lyon and Real Madrid

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea are set for tricky Champions League group phase clashes against some of Europe’s most formidable sides.The rivals have been drawn in what some fans have dubbed groups of death with the Blues facing Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain and the Gunners taking on Lyon and Juventus.
      Juventus and Lyon are among the teams Arsenal will battle for a place knockout stage of this season’s Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Chelsea will be vying with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for top spot in Group ACredit: PA
      Caroline Weir and her Real Madrid team-mates are currently third in Spain’s top tierCredit: Getty
      Chelsea, who are in Group A, are set for ties against French giants PSG and a Madrid side that includes former Manchester City forward Caroline Weir.
      This will be the second time in the space of three months that Madrid have come up against one of England’s top sides following their defeat of Manchester City.
      That August clash saw Weir net the winner that sealed City’s exit from the contest at the qualifying stage for a second successive season.
      The Blues, who reached the finals in 2021, will also take on PSG who finished the runners-up in France’s top-flight last term.
      The last Champions League clash between the sides was back in the quarter-final stage of the contest in March 2019.

      And Emma Hayes’s aces emerged the victors of that tie (with a 3-2 aggregate score line) knocking their rivals out to reach the semis phase.
      They will also face Albanian side KS Vllaznia, who reached the group stage for the first time in their history this season.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are set for a reunion with former boss Joe Montemurro with the WSL leaders drawn into the same group as Juventus.
      It will also see Gunners’ summer signing Lina Hurtig go up against the Italian side she helped to reach the last eight of the contest last term.
      And Jonas Eidevall’s stars, who will play their Group C home fixtures at the Emirates, will also face a stern test home and away against Lyon.
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      The French giants currently hold the record for the highest number of Champions League trophy wins having won the tournament eight times.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have been drawn in Group D alongside Swedish side Rosengard and Portuguese club Benfica.
      Duels between the Catalan giants and the runners-up to last year’s Bundesliga title could see Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze go up against their former Man City team-mate Georgia Stanway.
      Former Arsenal chief Joe Montemurro is set for a Champions League reunion with the GunnersCredit: GettyWomen’s Champions League – Group Stage Teams

      Group A
      Chelsea
      Paris Saint-Germain
      Real Madrid
      KS Vllaznia
      Group B
      Wolfsburg
      Slavia Praha
      SKN St. Polten
      Roma
      Group C
      Wolfsburg
      Slavia Praha
      SKN St. Polten
      Roma
      Group D
      Barcelona
      Bayern Munich
      Rosengard
      Benfica More