Mourinho's Madrid on a roll, Como flying and Arsenal's steel: Champions League talking points
The second round of this week's Uefa Champions League fixtures kicks off on Wednesday with three teams in action who have made perfect starts to their respective campaigns. But Real Madrid, Liverpool and Real Betis will have to win on their travels if they want to make it four victories in a row. Madrid take on Greek side AEK Athens, while Liverpool tackle Fenerbahce in Turkey (both 9.45pm…
This week's UEFA Champions League fixtures feature several strong performances from teams who have started their campaigns exceptionally well. Real Madrid, under manager Jose Mourinho, have secured a remarkable six-game winning streak across all competitions since their loss to Atletico Madrid on September 20. Their impressive record includes a convincing 3-0 victory over Racing Santander on Sunday and a 6-1 win over Barcelona in their El Clasico match.
With 12 victories in 14 games, Madrid arrives in the Greek capital ready to build on their momentum.
Italian side Como is also enjoying a period of success, having won four consecutive matches in Serie A and securing a crucial 1-0 Champions League win against Venezia. The 22-year-old Argentine player, Nico Paz, has emerged as a key talent for the club, scoring two goals and providing an assist in their recent victory. Como currently sits fourth in Serie A, just five points behind leaders Inter Milan.
Napoli, on the other hand, are facing challenges both domestically and in Europe. Struggling in eighth place, 14 points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan, Napoli have suffered three away defeats in the domestic league and a disappointing run of form in the Champions League. With their manager Antonio Conte replaced by Max Allegri during the summer, the team needs to turn their fortunes around to avoid further setbacks.
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