UEFA Champions League Group Analysis
With the groups drawn for the UEFA 2012/13 Champions League, Group C looks to be one of the toughest groups. Who will reach the knockout stages, and who do they have to help them get there. Predictions from many famous pundits are also included.
Group C:
Galatasary
Valencia
Manchester United
PSG
Galatasary SK
Devils Prediction: 3rd
Justices Prediction: 3rd
MRJKs Prediction: 4th
Louis Os prediction: 3rd
Key Player: Wesley Sneijder
Galatasary are a team who are only getting stronger and stronger. Managing to bring in players such as Wesley Sneijder, Didier Drogba and Burak Yilmaz, Galatasary may seem like underdogs, but could be the ones to shock Europe. Faith Terim likes to play a passing game, with hints of attacking, meaning he and Galatasary could pull off a shock in Group C. Galatasary have become the biggest club in Turkey thanks their attacking success and solid defending, and will want to add a Champions League trophy to their many Turkish honours.
Paris Saint-Germain
Devils Prediction: 1st
Justices Prediction: 2nd
MRJKs Prediction: 2nd
Louis Os prediction: 2nd
Key Player: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Paris Saint-Germain, or PSG as they are most commonly known as, are one of the teams to beat in the competition. Following improvements with the financial side of the club, PSG managed to bring in many top players, such as Ibrahimovic, Verratti, Lucas, Thiago Silva,Lavezzi and Beckham, meaning there side has become one of the best in Europe. They have a force to be beckoned with when attacking, but their defense is their weak point, having Silva, but not much else to help out at the back. Chemistry can also be an issue, meaning PSG may not have quite enough to solidly take the top spot, but will certainly fight for it.
Valencia CF
Devils Prediction: 4th
Justices Prediction: 4th
MRJKs Prediction: 3rd
Louis Os prediction: 4th
Key Player: Roberto Soldado
Valencia may not be known for the money, or the players, and have tough competition to fight with in Spain, with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid dominating, with Atletico Madrid gradually keeping up, but Valencia can put up a fight against any team. Having made players such as David Villa and David Silva, Valencia are no strangers when it comes to world class players. Players such as Soldado, Feghouli and Rami will certainly try to get the vital points needed to progress, but they face some tough competition, also fighting for the points to ensure they are through to the next round. It will certainly be a tough few games for the Spanish side.