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📝 20:01

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With Kick-off imminent let’s just remind ourselves of the huge on Chelsea’s hands to get all three points tonight.

Napoli have only lost one of their last 20 matches at home in the Champions League.

By Ciaran Myers

📝 19:59

Frank “expects a difficult game” at Frankfurt

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham have struggled in the league this season, but are 5th in the Champions League with 14 points and will secure a spot in the last 16 with a win tonight.

Nevertheless, the Dane expects a challenge despite fellow German side Frankfurt having nothing to play for.

He said: “They just played 3-3 with Dortmund. I think that’s four or five games ago. I expect a very difficult game, where they will come in a man-man pressure tomorrow. I think they are very good in the transitions.”

Kick-off is moments away at the Deutsche Bank Park.

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 19:58

‘Tough Test’ says Arbeloa

Arneola explained the importance of tonights match against Benfica: “It’s a very important game for us. We want to be in that top eight and we need to get the three points tomorrow against a very big team.

“Even if they come with the Youth League team, they have the best possible leader. I have warned the players of the difficulty of the game, we ‘re here with a tremendous amount of humility.

“If we want to win we’re going to have to give our maximum and be very focused. I don’t expect anything else from Benfica, who are also playing in front of their own fans in their own stadium. This match is extremely difficult”

By Kasey Rees

📝 19:57

Kick off just five minutes away in Naples. It’s Italy vs England. Naples vs London. Rosenior vs Conte.All set up for a brilliant European tie at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

By Ciaran Myers

📝 19:55

We’re just five minutes away from kickoff across Europe.

As a reminder, we’ll have live updates from Arsenal v Kairat Almaty, Liverpool v Qarabağ, Man City v Galatasaray, Frankfurt v Spurs, Napoli v Chelsea, PSG v Newcastle and Benfica v Real Madrid.

We’ll also bring you every goal from all of the other Champions League action.

By Rhys Webb

📝 19:52

Qarabağ are “a real threat,” says Arne Slot

Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of kickoff, Arne Slot explained that Liverpool’s opponents “are quite comparable to what we face in the Premier League.

“A direct style of play, and I don’t mean long balls but balls in behind, and fast attackers. One of the reason they have ten points is that these forward players, and the full-backs, have a lot of pace.

“We have to make sure that we have a lot of the ball, first of all because we have a lot of offensive players on the pitch, and secondly because they are a real threat if they have possession.”

By Rhys Webb

📝 19:45

Mikel Arteta discusses rotation as Havertz returns

Mikel Arteta spoke to TNT Sports before kick-off, explaining the 11 changes he has made to his starting XI for tonight’s game.

“It’s good news – it means we have a lot of players available, and that’s what we need with the schedule we have at the moment. It’s very important to maintain the quality and make sure everybody gets minutes. Let’s go for it.”

Kai Havertz is also making his first start for the Gunners in almost a year, with Arteta pleased to welcome him back.

“We’ve missed him for a long time, and it’s great to see him back. Getting a start in this context is really important.”

By Sam Lowen

📝 19:42

LINE-UPS | Benfica vs Real Madrid

Álvaro Arbeloa has made one change to his side that beat Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday, with Aurelien Tchouameni named in the starting XV.

He replaces Franco Masantuono in defensive midfield.

By Rhys Webb

📝 19:02

LINEUPS | Napoli v Chelsea

Cole Palmer is only fit enough for a spot on the bench as Chelsea travel to Naples.

Liam Rosenior makes two changes, with Malo Gusto and Wesley Fofana replacing Trevoh Chalobah and Benoit Badiashile.

By Rhys Webb

📝 19:01

LINEUPS | Man City v Galatasaray

Four changes from Saturday’s victory against Wolves sees Erling Haaland return to the Man City starting eleven.

Nathan Ake, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Jeremy Doku also earn a place in Pep Guardiola’s lineup.

As a reminder, Marc Guéhi and Antoine Semenyo are both cup-tied and Rodri misses this clash after his red card at Bodø/Glimt last week.

By Rhys Webb

LINEUPS | Arsenal v Kairat Almaty

Understandably, Mikel Arteta has named a rotated starting eleven.

Kai Havertz earns his first start in almost a year, with Riccardo Calafiori also named as a starter as he returns from a short absence.