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The winter break in the Champions League is coming to an end, and the decisive battles are starting. 8 ties, the possible outcomes of which are worth analyzing.
Barcelona - Manchester City
As a fan of Catalonia, this year I am particularly anxious about whether Barca will make it to the next stage. Pellegrini's team always (except for "Real") went far in the Champions League, MC is probably the best team in Europe playing football at the moment. They are hungry for victories in this front, although of course, the tough battle in EPL, before the first match with Barca they will have to play against "Chelsea" in the cup competitions.
After recovering from injury, L.Messi awaits the "Man City" barrier (AP)
Mourinho's club has shown that Manchester City is vulnerable. It is especially bad that not just one leader will return to the lineup just before the battle with the Catalans. Therefore, "Barcelona" should somehow avoid a fiasco. They have the advantage of playing at home, and although the battle in La Liga is similarly unpredictable as in EPL, at least the duels against MC should not be difficult. In any case, the battle between these clubs would adorn the final, now relationships should be clarified earlier.
PSG - Bayer
"Bayer" will not repeat the disgrace like a couple of seasons ago when they were thrashed by Barca. This year their army is much more serious. But PSG, who were close to the semi-finals last year, are once again high-caliber players and should win quite easily.
Z.Ibrahimovic doesn't promise an easy life for "Bayer" defenders (Reuters)
The club is showing excellent form, hungry for victories, will have the advantage of playing at home. "Bayer" faces difficult days, especially since the battle for the German silver is particularly fierce.
Atletico - Milan
Everything depends on Seedorf. If he is as genius as the slight improvement in form since the beginning of his work, then the battle could be intriguing. But otherwise, reality is different - the leaders of La Liga against the Serie A mid-table mediocrities. All the advantages are in Atletico's hands - they are in good form, have at least the Spanish bronze in their pocket (no one asks for more), most players still don't know what it means to be among the top 8 in Europe. It's time to find out.
