Champions League Matchday 5: Predicted Line-Ups and Team Updates
The UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 is set to provide exciting games, with a mix of competitive teams. This article focuses on the predicted line-ups and team updates for several key matches on November 25 and 26.
Key Matches and Predicted Line-Ups
Ajax vs Benfica
- Ajax: Pasveer; Alders, Šutalo, Baas, Wijndal; Taylor, Regeer; Edvardsen, Gloukh, Godts; Weghorst
- Out: Berghuis (groin), Van den Boomen (back)
- Doubtful: Gaaei (unspecified), Lucas Rosa (ankle)
- Benfica: Trubin; Dedić, António Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Barrenechea, Ríos; Aursnes, Barreiro, Sudakov; Pavlidis
- Out: Bah (knee), Bruma (Achilles), Lukébakio (Achilles)
Galatasaray vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- Galatasaray: Uğurcan Çakır; Jakobs, Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakçı, Sallai; Torreira, Gabriel Sara; Sané, Gündoğan, Barış Alper Yılmaz; Icardi
- Out: Singo (thigh), Yunus Akgün (groin hernia)
- Union Saint-Gilloise: Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Sykes; Khalaili, Zorgane, Schoofs, Van de Perre; Rodríguez; David
- Out: Leysen (ankle)
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Gross, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy
- Out: Süle (toe)
- Villarreal: Luiz Júnior; Mouriño, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Cardona; Pepé, Gueye, Partey, Moleiro; Gerard Moreno, Mikautadze
- Out: Kambwala (hamstring)
Chelsea vs Barcelona
- Chelsea: Sánchez; James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, João Pedro, Garnacho; Delap
- Out: Colwill (knee), Lavia (thigh), Palmer (toe)
- Barcelona: Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Martín; Olmo, De Jong; Yamal, Fermín López, Ferran Torres; Lewandowski
- Out: Gavi (knee), Pedri (hamstring), Ter Stegen (back)
Injury and Suspension Updates
- Teams have reported various injury concerns ahead of the matches.
- Several players will miss the next matches if they receive bookings during the games.
Injury Concerns by Team
| Team | Out | Doubtful |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax | Berghuis, Van den Boomen | Gaaei, Lucas Rosa |
| Benfica | Bah, Bruma, Lukébakio | None |
| Galatasaray | Singo, Yunus Akgün | Lemina, Kaan Ayhan, Berkan Kutlu, Osimhen |
| Union Saint-Gilloise | Leysen | None |
As Matchday 5 approaches, Fantasy Football managers should keep these updates in mind while formulating their strategies. Stay tuned for intense matches as teams battle for advancement in the Champions League.
