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Check Out The New Starting Xis For Each Of The Champions League's Big Guns by lemmefaint: 1:33pm On Sep 05, 2017 |
[img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/04/15045367513541.jpg[/img] The transfer market has updated the rostrum of the biggest teams in Europe and, in preparation for the Champions League kicking off in just seven days' time, we look at how the favourites will be lining up. Real Madrid [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044607292132.jpg[/img] Last year's competition winner enters their second consecutive defence with a similar team, reinforcing the fringes of the squad with young talent and allowing Isco and Marco Asensio to compete with Gareth Bale for the last spot in attack. Barcelona [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044608826909.png[/img] Neymar has left for Paris Saint-Germain so Ousmane Dembele is expected to slot straight into the attack, with Paulinho and Sergi Roberto providing competition in midfield. At right-back, new man Nelson Semedo should begin the campaign as first-choice. Atletico Madrid [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044615172072.jpg[/img] FIFA's transfer ban handed to Atleti means no new players until January, when Vitolo could make a play for a permanent spot on the wing. Sevilla [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044616101361.jpg[/img] Undergoing a large face lift under Eduardo Berizzo, Sevilla now have Jesus Navas and Nolito to attack from the flanks with Ever Banega the main creative force in midfield. Chelsea [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044617148210.jpg[/img] Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 is missing Diego Costa and Nemanja Matic this season, but Alvaro Morata will drop into the No. 9 role with ease and the final central midfield component could be one of Tiemoue Bakayoko or Danny Drinkwater. In addition, Victor Moses now has Davide Zappacosta for company at right-wing-back. Tottenham [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044618914897.jpg[/img] The first XI at Spurs hasn't changed too much over the summer, Serge Aurier and Davinson Sanchez added into the backline for increased competition with Fernando Llorente a striking option off the bench. Manchester City [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044619850686.jpg[/img] As ever, Pep Guardiola has invested heavily in his City team, leading to Kyle Walker, Ederson, Benjamin Mendy and Bernardo Silva pushing for starts along with former Real man Danilo. Liverpool [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044621723159.jpg[/img] Keeping Coutinho has perhaps been the most important business of the summer for Liverpool, reinforcing the attack with Mohamed Salah from Roma. Youngster Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be first pick at right-back until Nathaniel Clyne is available. Manchester United http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044621723159.jpg Leading the line at Old Trafford is Romelu Lukaku, who's hit the ground running along with fellow newboy Matic. In a 4-2-3-1 formation, United bring several big names back to the Champions League. Juventus [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044622677910.jpg[/img] No Dani Alves at Juventus this season, instead Mattia De Sciglio will defend the right flank in a largely unchanged XI. The signings of Douglas Costa, Blaise Matuidi, and Federico Bernardeschi face a fight to get into the team. Roma [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044623590447.jpg[/img] Roma come into this year's competition relying on the midfield three of Kevin Strootman, Radja Nainggolan and Daniele De Rossi to keep things tight, adding experienced left-back Aleksandar Kolarov to proceedings. Napoli [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044624257678.jpg[/img] Maurizio Sarri has decidedly not rocked the boat at the Stadio San Paolo for the new season, with Dries Mertens the star forward alongside Lorenzo Insigne and Jose Callejon. Bayern Münich [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044624951732.jpg[/img] The retirements of Xabi Alonso and Philipp Lahm have forced Carlo Ancelotti to shift things around at Bayern, creating a more prominent role for Joshua Kimmich while signing up James Rodriguez and promising French star Corentin Tolisso. Borussia Dortmund [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044626837407.jpg[/img] Dembele may have left Signal Iduna Park but Dortmund have brought in Andriy Yarmolenko straight off the bat to replace the winger. PSG [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044628099251.jpg[/img] Exactly how PSG can fit in Neymar and Kylian Mbappe into a team that already contains Edinson Cavani, Angel Di Maria and more, remains to be seen. One thing's for sure, they will start. Monaco [img]http://e00-marca.uecdn.es/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2017/09/03/15044628175814.jpg[/img] Stevan Jovetic has been entrusted with replacing Mbappe at Monaco, who have also added fresh blood in the shape of Youri Tielemans and Keita Balde Diao to ensure that, once again, they will be a force to be reckoned with. More @: Lalasticlala, Mynd44, Fynestboi |
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