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UEFA Champions League
Match day 1
Parc des Princes, Tuesday: 18-Sep
Welcome back PSG:-
This is the first time PSG reaches the UCL group phase since the 2004-05 season, but this time with a star-studded squad. Last time PSG were in the UCL they didn't manage to reach the knock-out stages, while this time, in my opinion, they'll do so. The UCL competition needs more teams like PSG, teams who are willing to create more competition; even though it's tough to win it all, but competing against teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and others (with PSG's squad) is good for the spectators.
D. Kiev's experience in the competition... Watch out Carlo!:-
Although Ukrainian legend Shevchenko decided to hang his boots after the UEFA EURO 2012 tournament, still, D. Kiev are well experienced in this competition. Also, D. Kiev acquired many good players (i.e. Taiwo and Veloso); this will make Kiev examine whether Carlo Ancelotti's side are capable of handling this prestigious competition's pressure!
Ibra and UCL taboo:-
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, arguably the best versatile attacker in football today. A player with great body-balance, powerful right foot, and flexible body movement. But, this guy is "oh so unlucky" in this competition. We all know how he tried to win it with Juve, Inter, Barça, and Milan... But he couldn't!
I believe in awkward football moments/situations. Let me give you an example: since the 2004-05 season, Chelsea FC were always candidates to win the UCL. Until the day they decided a new project when sacking Carlo Ancelotti and hiring Villas-Boas; if you told anyone that Chelsea FC were candidates to win the UCL in February, that person would think that "you're out of your mind." What happened in May? Chelsea FC defeated B. Munich at the Allianz Arena and claimed the title!
Will this scenario happen to Ibra at PSG? Who knows!!!
Prediction:-
PSG will face lots of problems due to pressure, and if they wanted Ibra to do everything... Then their gonna be upset. I'm not saying Ibra can't shine, but putting all the pressure on his shoulders early in the competition won't do you any favours. All-in-all, I believe will somehow manage a victory!
PSG 2-1 D. Kiev
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