Ch League Knockout stage ( 1/8's ) today & tomorrow : 4 games each day
Early thoughts and leans
12:45pm : Club Brugge ( Bel ) vs A.villa ( Eng )
A.Villa are the bigger club in every way and Club Brugge are beasts on home soil. I think Villa advances based on their home game. Maybe Over 2.5 @ + money ?
3pm :
Dortmund ( Ger ) vs Lille ( Fra )
Big lean to Dortmund @ 1.70 range. They are healthier then any period this season. 80,000 fans make life very difficult in their stadium
PSV ( Neth ) vs Arsenal ( Eng )
PSV are playing terrible at the moment , losing back to back games domestically to GA Eagles. It screams Arsenal , but a further look shows a lack of any scoring on Arsenal's part. With recent injuries to Forwards Havertz and Martinelli and long term injuries to Saka & Jesus , the scoring has dried up completely.
Real Madrid vs Athletico Madrid
THE game to watch today. 2 powerhouse sides that know each other very well. Their last battle was a 1 - 1 Cup draw at this same venue , although A.Madrid scored on the only opportunity afforded them ( a Penalty kick ). Awaiting official line ups , but the absence of Bellingham for Real is a big one
Appreciate all thoughts and input