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Chelsea's Champions League Campaigns: A Review from 2019 to 2023

                             2019-20: After finishing top of their group which consisted of Valencia, Ajax, and Lille, Chelsea started their knockout stage campaign with a 1-0 loss to Valencia in the first leg of the round of 16. However, they turned things around in the second leg, winning 2-0 at home to progress to the quarterfinals on a 2-1 aggregate scoreline. Unfortunately, they were unable to progress any further as they were knocked out by eventual champions Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals. The first leg of the tie ended in a 3-0 defeat for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and despite a 4-1 win in the second leg, they were unable to overturn the deficit.                     2020-21 : After a slow start to their group stage campaign which saw them draw their opening two games against Sevilla and Krasnodar, Chelsea went on to win their next four games to finish top of their group. In the round of 16, they faced La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid and produced a dominant performance to w

UEFA Champions League picks, predictions, odds: PSG heading for elimination by Bayern Munich, Milan advance

                         Champions League returns to action and experts think this is the end of the line for Lionel Messi and company The highly anticipated Champions League is back, and one of the exciting fixtures for Tuesday is the second leg of the last-16 tie between Italy's AC Milan and England's Tottenham Hotspur. As we begin our Champions League odds series, we will be sharing our prediction and pick for the match and guiding you on how to watch it. AC Milan's season has been a bit rocky, enduring a seven-game winless streak earlier this year. However, they seem to have found their winning ways, securing a 1-0 victory against today's opponents and following it up with wins over Monza and Atalanta in Serie A. Nonetheless, they suffered a 2-1 loss to Fiorentina, and they must bounce back if they want to advance to the next round. Milan finished second in Group E, with Chelsea taking the top spot, and RB Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb settling for third and fourth pla

Benfica Surprises in Champions League, Advances to Quarterfinals as Top Contender

      Benfica's journey in the Champions League this season has been nothing short of remarkable. When they started their campaign in the third qualifying round in August, many experts did not expect them to significantly impact Europe's top club competition. This was primarily due to the fact that the team had a disappointing season by their standards, and expectations were low. However, as the tournament progressed, Benfica began to show its true potential. Under their new coach, Roger Schmidt, the team kept improving and advancing. They are now in great form and are considered one of the strongest contenders in the decisive stages of the competition. This is a significant change from previous seasons where they were not regarded as a strong opponent in the tournament.                          Benfica's success this season can be attributed to its excellent performances and the teamwork of several key players. Gonçalo Ramos, Rafa Silva, João Mário, and