Football games are getting crucial in the Champions League.
Indeed, for many it’s win or bust.
This week will determine the future for some clubs and whether or not their Champions League dreams, or even their European dreams, remain intact.
Another midweek treat for sport betting fans is on the way.
GROUP STAGE: WEDNESDAY
FC Basel vs CSKA Moscow
A real chance for the Swiss club to take control of second spot in Group A.
After their 2-0 victory in Moscow, a repeat victory will put them on the brink of the knockout stages.
Defeat for the Russians and they are all but out.
Manchester United vs Benfica
A traditionally classic European encounter, a point will be enough for United to book their place in the last 16 next spring.
That would potentially allow Jose Mourinho’s men to put their European campaign on the backburner for a few months.
Another defeat for Benfica and they are staring into the European abyss.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich
Another meeting between two giants synonymous with Europe.
In truth, there is a gulf between the sides as shown when Celtic were swept aside in Munich.
Realistically a home victory will all but end the Glasgow giants’ chance of progress.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Anderlecht
The French club have a 100 per cent record so far, and they will be odds-on favourites to win this tie and secure their own qualification with two matches to spare.
Anderlecht must have been cursing their luck when they were drawn in this group.
Mega-rich PSG with Edinson Cavani, Neymar, Angel D Maria et al are on a different planet to the Belgians.
Atlético Madrid vs FK Qarabag
Atletico have struggled a bit in La Liga so far.
Finding their feet at their new home is probably something to do with that.
But after being beaten at home by Chelsea and being held by Qarabag, Diego Simeone’s men know they can ill afford another a slip-up.
AS Roma vs Chelsea
Can these two teams produce a repeat of the 3-3 Stamford Bridge thriller from a fortnight ago?
Realistically, it’s unlikely and the Italian clash should be a lot more cautious.
Victory for Chelsea and they are through.
Olympiakos vs Barcelona
Greek sides don’t traditionally bear gifts but this Barcelona team will be confident of returning home with some.
They brushed aside their opponents in the Nou Camp on match-day three.
Failure to claim a point will probably mean they won’t qualify for the Europa League either.
Sporting Lisbon vs Juventus
It took a late Mario Mandzukic goal to give last season’s runners-up the edge in Turin.
Could the Portuguese club now go one better and take something from the Old Lady?
If they do, it will make the battle for second spot in Group D far more interesting.
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