NMA - UCL MD-5 Team News & Live Chat
Injuries and suspensions can make or break a fantasy team, and several clubs are grappling with key absences. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of team news to help UCL fantasy managers make informed decisions.
Sparta Praha vs Atletico Madrid
Sparta Praha will miss six players, including Birmančević (thigh) and Preciado (meniscus), thinning their options in attack and defence. On the other side, Atlético is without Lemar (muscular) and Molina (hamstring), so they will rely on Griezmann for attacking returns.
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Slovan Bratislava vs AC Milan
Slovan has a clean bill of health apart from doubts over Pauschek (unspecified) and Tolić (illness). AC Milan are missing midfield metronome Bennacer (knee) and versatile full-back Florenzi (knee), while Abraham leads their forward line with Rafael Leão as a key attacking outlet.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Salzburg
Leverkusen is hit hardest, missing star forwards Boniface (thigh) and Hofmann (thigh) alongside Adli (broken leg). Salzburg will be without key players like Kjærgaard (ankle) but retain a relatively intact forward line featuring Gloukh and Konaté.
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Young Boys vs Atalanta
Young Boys have six players out, including Pfeiffer (knee) and Janko (muscular), limiting their defensive depth. Atalanta travels without Scamacca (knee) and Zappacosta (calf), while Éderson is suspended. Lookman remains a reliable attacking asset for the visitors.
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Barcelona vs Brest
FC Barcelona is depleted, with Araújo (thigh), Christensen (achilles), and Fati (hamstring) among the absentees. Doubts remain over Lamine Yamal’s fitness. Brest is less impacted but will miss Lees-Melou (fibula) and Locko (achilles).
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Bayern Munich vs Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern is dealing with multiple injuries, including João Palhinha (adductors) and Pavlovic (collarbone), but Kane remains central to their attack. PSG are without Gonçalo Ramos (ankle) and Hernández (cruciate), weakening their forward and defensive options.
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Inter vs Leipzig
Inter have no confirmed absences but face doubts over Acerbi (thigh) and Çalhanoğlu (thigh). Leipzig are in a tougher spot, with seven players sidelined, including Raum (ankle) and Poulsen (thigh), thinning their squad considerably.
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Man City vs Feyenoord
City will miss key figures like Dias (calf) and Rodri (knee), while Feyenoord has its own injury woes, with Giménez (thigh) doubtful and Hartman (knee) out. Haaland remains a standout captain option.
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Sporting CP vs Arsenal
Sporting CP lose two key players, Pedro Gonçalves (hamstring) and Nuno Santos (knee). Arsenal, in contrast, has only one absentee: Ben White (knee), ensuring a near-full-strength lineup for the Gunners.
Crvena Zvezda vs Stuttgart
Crvena Zvezda’s key absentee is Olayinka (achilles), while Stuttgart will be without Touré (metatarsal) and Zagadou (knee), limiting their defensive options.
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Sturm Graz vs Girona
Sturm Graz lose Gorenc Stanković (arm), while Girona have doubts over Portu (ankle) and Herrera (foot), although Tsygankov remains a strong pick for the visitors.
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Monaco vs Benfica
Monaco are without Balogun (shoulder) and Diop (foot), while Benfica miss Barreiro (hamstring) and Sanches (unspecified), though Otamendi’s leadership in defence will be crucial.
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Aston Villa vs Juventus
Villa will miss Kamara (hamstring) and Ramsey (hamstring), while Juventus could be without Vlahović and McKennie due to muscular issues, impacting their attack.
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Bologna vs LOSC Lille
Bologna will lack Ndoye (blood clot), while Lille miss Mbappé (thigh), diminishing their firepower. Jonathan David is still a top pick for fantasy managers.
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Celtic vs Club Brugge
Celtic have no reported injuries, making them a solid pick. Club Brugge will miss Meijer, among others, impacting their defensive stability.
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GNK Dinamo vs Dortmund
GNK Dinamo will be without Šime Vrsaljko and captain Arijan Ademi due to thigh and calf issues, while Borussia Dortmund is missing Karim Adeyemi (thigh) and Niklas Süle (ankle). Despite these absences, both sides have key players like Mislav Oršić, Bruno Petković, Julian Brandt, and Giovanni Reyna to lead their teams.
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Liverpool will miss Diogo Jota (rib), with doubts over Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker. Real Madrid faces a bigger injury crisis with Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, and David Alaba all sidelined, and Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo doubtful. However, Jude Bellingham and Luka Modrić remain key figures for Madrid.
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PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Injury Updates
PSV Eindhoven will be missing Sergiño Dest, Joey Veerman, Hirving Lozano, and Olivier Boscagli. Shakhtar Donetsk has only Valeriy Bondarenko absent. Both teams will need to adapt without several key players, making for an intriguing match.
In conclusion, the upcoming matches will feature some notable absences, with key players sidelined for all teams involved. While the missing stars will undoubtedly affect squad dynamics, the remaining talent on display ensures these fixtures will still offer plenty of excitement. Keep an eye on how each team’s depth and tactical adjustments play out, as they aim to overcome these injury setbacks and secure crucial victories.
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