Spanish giants Real Madrid will host Portugese side Sporting CP in the first group game of the Champions League at Santiago Bernabeu.
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Date: Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento (Italy)
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Possible Lineups:
Team News:
- Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will be without goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Kiko Casilla is likely to keep his place on goal.
- Fabio Coentrao and Isco are also both out for this game through injury.
- Raphael Varane and Pepe are both eyeing to start the game along with Sergio Ramos at the heart of defence.
Sporting CP
- Jefferson and Lukas Spalvis both are out for this big game due to injury.
- The rest squad is full fit to choose from and boss Jorge Jesus is likely to start with a 4-4-2 formation. Bas Dost and Alan Ruiz will take the front seat in the lineup.
Stats:
- Real Madrid have lost only one of their last 14 Champions League games.
- Real Madrid have scored more than a goal in their last three games against Sporting.
- Real Madrid have won two and drawn one in their last three games against Sporting.
Prediction:
This game is likely to be a one-sided game as expected, the home side are likely to dominate and win it with a big margin.
Real Madrid 4 – 0 Sporting Lisbon, Cristiano Ronaldo to score a brace.
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