Now coached by Brendan Rodgers, Celtic rose classes after last season's failed on kualifi kasi and performed in the Europa League. Status as the underdog in the group, Celtic never beat Barcelona 2-1 in the group phase of the 2012-13.
Plus-Minus
+ Rodgers can be a differentiator in the squads.
+ Arrival of Defender Kolo Toure, Ivory Coast.
-Most of the players have never appeared in the Champions League.
The difficulties of playing at home.
The Best Formation
(4-2-3-1): Gordon (K); Lustig, Toure, O'Connell, Tierney (B); Brown, Bitton (GB); Forrest, Rogic, Sinclair (G); Griffiths (S)
FC BARCELONA
Background
UEFA coefficient ranking: 3
Qualify as: Spain La Liga Champion 2015-16
Last season: quarterfinals
Best achievements: Winner 1991-92, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15
Materials Team
Will Lionel Messi, who accompanied Luis Suarez and his side, could shine in the Champions League this season? Last season, Barcelona reached only the
quarterfinals.However, to get away from this group, it should not create a problem forces Luis Enrique.
Plus-Minus
+ Players barely changed.
+ Got a trio of attackers who feared.
— Very hinges on Lionel Messi.
-The strategy is no longer a mystery.
The Best Formation
(4-3-3): Ter Stegen (K); Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba (B); Rakitic, Busquets, Suarez (G);Suarez, Messi, Xavi (S)
MANCHESTER CITY
Background
UEFA coefficient ranking: 13
Qualify as: 4th Position Premier League United Kingdom 2015-16
Last season: the semifinals
Best achievements: Semi-final 2015-16
Materials Team
After no success with Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola had a new team for adventuring in Europe this season. Last season, the appearance of the City until the semifinals. With cold hands Pick, expected accomplishment could addto that City.
Plus-Minus
+ Pick out what needs to be done to be able to become a champion in the Champions League.
+ A very good Squad.
-Mental competed in the Champions League still must be honed.
The Best Formation
(4-1-4-1): Bravo (K); Mancini, Stones, Otamendi, Clichy (B); Fernandinho (GB); Sterling, Silva, De Bruyne, Nolito (G); Aguero (S)
BORUSSIA MOENCHENGLADBACH
CENTRAL
Background
UEFA coefficient ranking: 36
Qualify as: 4th position of Bundesliga Germany 2015-16
Last season: group phase
Best achievement: runners-up 1976-77
Materials Team
This Schubert Andre forces almost without stars. However, it is precisely that Jasa Like Instagram thing that makes other teams in Group C should be wary. Germany's fourth Club in this season's competition qualify after beating Young Boys with a big score in the play-off.
Plus-Minus
+ The power of a typical Club Germany: slower heat, shake later.
+ The ability the players evenly.
-No star player in this.
-Not a traditional Club Champions League.
The Best Formation
(3-5-2): Sommer (K); Jantschke, Christensen, Elvedi (B); Traore, Kramer, Stindl, Strobl,Wendt (G); Hahn Raffael (S)
Group B filled Benfica, Napoli, Dynamo Kyiv, and Besiktas. Except for Naples, all the teams mentioned was the winner in each League. Napoli could not be underestimated since it is a Serie A runners-up 2015-2016.
Although most competitive,
there are certainly one of the most dijagokan clubs make to qualify as group winner. A number of home Exchange put Napoli as a candidate for the top spot. Not without reason the Napoli became the flagship. After sellingGonzalo Dismisses to Juventus with a price of 90 million euros, the Club was instantly deepening quality squad with quality players present.
The problem of the depth of the squad it became a problem last season when the team competed in the Europa League (LE). The performance of the team had loosened at the beginning of the turn of the year.
When should a big 32 half mentas LE against Villarreal in mid-February, I Pertenopeialso have to prepare against Juventus, AC Milan and Fiorentina.
In a series of five matches, Napoli defeated twice from Juventus and Villarreal, and just get a draw of Milan, Fiorentina, and the second game cons Villarreal.
Coach Maurizio Sarri try rotate squads, but the result is not optimal because of the quality of the upholstery too far.
"Today, the team more competitive. Bigger squads because the coaches have a lotof alternatives, "said goalkeeper Pepe Reina to Il Mattino spreading threat to other clubs in Group b.
