Real Madrid vs Legia Warszawa – UEFA Champions League – Preview

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Sreya

Real Madrid vs Legia Warszawa – Real Madrid host Legia Warszawa at Santiago Bernabeu on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League as they aim to secure qualification for the knock-out stages.

Real Madrid sit atop Group F with four points courtesy their 2-1 win over Sporting CP and 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund. With Sporting CP and Borussia Dortmund facing off in the other Group F match, a win could all but secure Real Madrid’s progress into the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Legia Warszawa, on the contrary, are at the bottom of the group, having lost both their matches so far by conceding a combined total of eight goals.

Team News

Luka Modric, Casemiro and Sergio Ramos are sidelined through injuries for Real Madrid. The visitors’ only injury concern is Michael Pazdan who is doubtful because of a shoulder injury.

Real Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Keylor Navas, Daniel Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Pepe, Marcelo, Isco, Toni Kroos, Mateo Kovacic, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Legia Warszawa Possible Starting Lineup: Arkadiusz Malarz, Bartosz Bereszynski, Jakub Czerwinski, Jakub Rzezniczak, Adam Hlousek, Tomasz Jodlowiec, Thibault Moulin, Steeven Langil, Miroslav Radovic, Guilherme, Nemanja Nikolic.

“Against Legia, we must start well and make it difficult for them from the off. We must do our utmost to avoid any surprises. Both teams are playing in the same competition, so we are at the same level.

Although a lot of people say that there are differences between the teams, we’re playing the same competition and if there is a difference we must show that out on the field.”

– Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Real Madrid vs Legia Warszawa H2H stats, these two clubs have never faced each other in a competitive fixture before. Real Madrid are undefeated in their last six UEFA Champions League matches. Real Madrid will start as clear favorites and are likely to win by a 3-0 scoreline.

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