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Three key games to watch in Wednesday’s UEFA Champion League encounter

Wednesday would present an eye-catching round of games across Europe as sides like Chelsea and Barcelona takes to the pitch in earnest.

Following the pressure concerned with booking a place in the Round of 16, competition will be stiff as various sides compete against each other on the field of play.

Though the likes of Juventus and Chelsea have booked qualification to the next round, the contention for a place in Europe’s second-tier competition known as the Europa League would see a lot of clubs have something to play for in this last group game on Wednesday.

Here Isagoal.com reveals the four key games to watch ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash.

Zenith St. Petersburg vs. Chelsea

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The Blues would be up against the might of the Russian side Zenit in Russia as hostility returns on the European stage.

The match would see the home side lay claim for a Europe League spot as they aim to finish third would be a huge stake for them ahead of this match.

While Chelsea though they have qualified for the next stage, will use the match to freshen the squad ahead of a bulky Christmas schedule in the Premier League.

Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona

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Barcelona may have lost 0-3 at Nou Camp to Bayern Munich earlier in the season. But with Xavi Hernandez in charge at the moment they could stand a chance in this match.

While the pedigree this match would command would be worthy of note by all standards. It promises to bring top-quality players to compete among each other.

Players like Memphis Depay (Barcelona) and Robert Lewandowlski (Bayern Munich) could lead proceedings on the pitch for their respective sides.

Though Bayern has secured the top spot amid Barcelona in second place, the Catalans could aim for revenge following early-season defeat to Bayern.

While pride will be in vogue for the two sides even as Xavi would aim to make a mark in this one if Barcelona could secure a massive away win here.

Manchester United vs. Young Boys

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The Red Devils would be at home for the third tune in a row and they would look to follow it up with another win against Young Boys.

They secured a narrow win against Arsenal (3-2) and Crystal Palace (1-0) at Old Trafford in their last two outings.

And with the Red Devils losing 2-1 to Young Boys away from home under former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, they would aim to make amends in this fixture.

Even as New boss Ralf Rangnick would want to see a better performance from his players in this one after a narrow win in his first game in charge at the United helm.

 

This article was updated 1 year ago

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