At the same moment, on the outskirts of Madrid, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s game with Real Madrid had been over for some time. Much of the criticism of the Champions League group phase is warranted. In England, France and Italy, there are 10 league games scheduled between now and the end of January, as well as at least two rounds of domestic cup matches. It is not, in other words, a Champions League that will be decided by the brightest ideas or the most inspirational coach. The Champions League’s eventual winner may not be the team with the best players, but the one with the most left standing once March and April hover into view.

Source: bd News24 December 12, 2020 08:15 UTC