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Livepool vs Napoli
Kick off: 21:00 (CET)
Date: Tue, 11-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Joe Gomez are Jurgen Klopp's only injury concerns ahead of the welcome of Napoli.
Joel Matip could again start alongside Virgil van Dijk here, though Dejan Lovren is an option to deputise for the injured Gomez.
Klopp has a selection headache in midfield, with Fabinho and Naby Keita pushing for starts, though the Reds boss could continue with James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Georgino Wijnaldum.
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti isn't expected to make wholesale changes to his XI for this one, and despite a fine showing against Frosinone, Arkadiusz Milik should drop out with Dries Mertens starting alongside Lorenzo Insigne up front.
Prediction:
Livepool 2-2 Napoli
FK Crvena Zvezda vs PSG
Kick off: 21:00 (CET)
Date: Tue, 11-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Paris Saint-Germain are sweating on the fitness of Neymar ahead of Tuesday's trip to Serbia. The Brazilian is one booking away from a one-match ban in the Champions League, while the same is also true for Marco Verratti.
Angel Di Maria will start in attack if Neymar is not fit enough to play for the away side, with Julian Draxler expected to partner Verratti in central midfield. Marquinhos will drop back into a three-man defence for Thomas Tuchel's side.
Dani Alves and Thomas Meunier are in competition to start on the right and the former could get the nod in Serbia now he is back to full fitness.
Prediction:
FK Crvena Zvezda 0-2 PSG
Barcelona vs Tottenham
Kick off: 21:00 (CET)
Date: Tue, 11-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
With top spot already wrapped up, the Barcelona boss may take this chance to rest some key players here and has confirmed that Luis Suarez will play no part.
Indeed, Jasper Cillessen and Thomas Vermaelen could start, while Lionel Messi may feature from the bench having played the full 90 minutes at Espanyol on Saturday.
With Serge Aurier and Kieran Trippier both out, Kyle Walker-Peters should start for Tottenham.
Davinson Sanchez and Mousa Dembele are both ruled out through injury, and with Juan Foyth ineligible, Toby Alderweireld is set to feature with Jan Vertonghen at the back.
Victor Wanyama is also out and Erik Lamela are is a doubt, but has travelled, while Mauricio Pochettino may be tempted to deploy a three-man defence to accomodate Walker-Peters and Danny Rose.
Prediction:
Barcelona 3-2 Tottenham
Inter vs PSV Eindhoven
Kick off: 21:00 (CET)
Date: Tue, 11-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Luciano Spalletti confirmed at the weekend that Radja Nainggolan will not feature against PSV on Tuesday night, while Matías Vecino is a doubt.
Danilo D'Ambrosio, Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic are all one booking away from a one-match ban in the Champions League but playing a conversative match is a gamble.
Borja Valero and Matteo Politano were not risked at the weekend in order to have them fresh for Tuesday's game against PSV.
Stefan de Vrij and Miranda are in competition to partner Milan Skriniar at the heart of Inter's defence.
Prediction:
Inter 2-1 PSV Eindhoven
Club Bruges vs Atletico Madrid
Kick off: 21:00 (CET)
Date: Tue, 11-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Stefan Savic is suspended for Atletico Madrid and Lucas Hernandez is ruled out through injury, leaving Atletico short at the back once again.
Angel Correa, Jose Gimenez and Thomas will miss Atletico's next match in the Champions League if they are booked in midweek.
Diego Godin, Juanfran and Filipe Luís are all fitness concerns after missing out at the weekend. 19-year-old Francisco Montero may be required in defence in midweek.
Saul Niguez may also have to continue at left-back if Luis fails to recover from injury in time.
Prediction:
Club Bruges 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Monaco vs Borussia Dortmund
Kick off: 21:00 (CET)
Date: Tue, 11-Dec-18
Probable Lineups:
Focus:
Dan-Axel Zagadou and Marcel Schmelzer are the only fitness concerns for Borussia Dortmund when they travel to Monaco for Tuesday's match.
Christian Pulisic will push for a start for the German outfit, while Mario Gotze may come in for Paco Alcacer and start in attack.
Monaco manager Thierry Henry will likely be unable to call on 15 players when they host Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Expect another experimental XI packed with unknown youngsters.
Prediction:
Monaco 0-2 Borussia Dortmund