Champions League draw: From the big duels to the danger of the Italian derby in Europe

2023-03-16 18:32:45Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Champions League draw: From the big duels to the danger of the Italian derby in
Champions League draw: From the big duels to the danger of the Italian derby in Europe

Three Italian teams, two English, one Spanish, one German and one Portuguese. It seems like a joke, but this is the squad of the quarter-finalist teams of this edition in the Champions League.

Milan, Inter and Napoli secured the place among the eight best, confirming the rise of the Serie A level even in the international arena. The presence of three Italian teams in this stage of the event did not happen since the 2005/2006 season. A full 17 years have passed since that period.

In the summer of that year, Italy was declared world champion. While in the year we left behind, the blue ones did not qualify for the World Cup, for the second time in a row. This is enough to understand the differences between the two different periods.

All the teams are anxiously waiting for the draw that will be made this Friday, from 12 o'clock in Nyon. This goggle-throwing phase is no exception. For this reason, Italian teams, as well as English teams, risk playing derbies in Europe.

Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Monaco are undoubtedly the favorites of this edition in the Champions League and the teams that should be avoided. On the other hand, Chelsea in poor form and Benfica are the most affordable rivals on paper. However, at this stage of the tournament, nothing can be guaranteed and everyone can win.


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