Going to the European league is not the worst choice for Union Berlin and they are certainly quite happy that their debut in the champions league will be an unforgettable experience. The opportunities for the three teams except Real Madrid are still quite open and matchday week 3 will be one of the determinants of their chances of qualifying or not. Napoli are still favorites apart from Real Madrid and they have so far been strengthened by the depth of last season's squad, so once again I think they will be able to secure a place in Group C. Union Berlin and Braga seem unlucky to be in a group with these two strong teams and I don't think they need to be sad if they fail this season and they have to try again next season.

When we talk about Neymar, what comes to mind is the extraordinary talent he has, but talent alone is not enough and he must keep his body stronger to avoid injury. It is quite clear that with the series of injuries he has experienced, Neymar cannot take care of his body well so we can see that he often suffers from injuries. I don't know why this player gave up so much with the existing situation and he should have realized that if he continued to suffer injuries it would also shorten his age to play football.

Today Al-Hilal will play al-Khaleej and it shouldn't be difficult for Al-Hilal to play without Neymar, they will still be able to win and the chances of them winning are big even without Neymar.

Another Benfica gem that has attracted the interest of one of the big EPL teams and he is Joao Neves who is still 19 years old. Manchester United is currently monitoring Joao Neves for their winter signing and as a defensive midfielder it is possible that he will be able to have an impact in the future for Manchester United. We know that currently there is Casemiro as a defensive midfielder and perhaps Erik Ten Hag wants him as Casemiro's replacement and successor if Casemiro leaves. Joao Neves' performance at Benfica and the Portuguese national team was impressive and that is why he is now being targeted by one of the big teams.

I think the possibility of competition for Joao Neves will not only belong to Manchester United and I think there will be other big teams who are also interested in signing him. Currently his market value is 20 million euros and considering that the defensive midfielder position is quite special, it is possible that the price could rise to 35 to 45 million euros in the future. How do you see this rumor, will Manchester United get Benfica's talented midfielder in the transfer market?

Lens' development so far has started to find a bright spot and I really appreciate that this team's performance can return to its best performance so far. Lens will play an away match at Le Havre headquarters and actually the difference between the two teams is not that big with only 1 point difference in the standings. Whoever wins will have a bigger chance to climb up to overtake the other teams and I think Lens has that opportunity.

Betting on Lens is currently getting odds @1.84 and for Le Havre it is getting huge odds @4.50, so it's natural that Lens will be able to win with more decent odds. If you bet on the BTTS option, it actually makes sense because Le Havre will not remain silent against Lens at home and the odds for BTTS are in the range @1.95, so the two options you have given are quite reasonable and can make money quite easily.

The international break is over and we can finally get back to the much anticipated league games. As the opening match of the Bundesliga this week, Dortmund will face Werder Bremen and of course we all know who will win this match. If you look at the statistics of the two teams, it is clear that Dortmund is better and Werder has slumped so far by being at the bottom of the table. Seeing the chance of victory for Dortmund is very convincing with betting odds @1.32 and Werder Bremen is very far away with odds @8.00

I think this will be a match that Dortmund must win and they are unlikely to win with a narrow score. Dortmund must continue to be consistent to maintain their chances of remaining in the top 4 this week. So I will bet a handicap of -1.25 with odds @1.60 for Dortmund to win.

Union Berlin are so far at the bottom of Group C without collecting a single point in two matches and this time they have to face another test when they have to face Napoli at home. In fact, it is very difficult to defeat Napoli and it is possible that Union Berlin will lose again in this match. But if Union Berlin continues like this it is possible that their chances will also be slim.

Napoli is currently targeting an additional 3 points to be more comfortable in position 2 to accompany Real Madrid to qualify for the round of 16. Moreover, Napoli is very confident that Real Madrid will be able to beat Braga in the next match, so Napoli must also try to beat Union Berlin to maintain their chances.

What you say is true and I am one of the people who is often disappointed with the betting results of this league. The volatility is too high and sometimes the final results are unreasonable. Over the next 3 weeks, Milan will indeed face difficult matches and of course Pioli will be very hard pressed to organize his squad to avoid injuries. This week Milan plays Juventus, after that they play PSG in the Champions League, and when they return to Serie A Milan will face Napoli. I think that from these 3 matches Milan will find it difficult to maintain its performance and it is possible that one of the matches will result in defeat. Well, let's just wait for the results of the match against Milan and it will definitely be very exciting to see the two teams attack each other.

I know holding a strong team like Barcelona to a draw could be a positive value for the Granada squad. However, this cannot be a benchmark when playing against teams that are equal or even slightly above them. I mean it's possible that it's not a draw that Granada is aiming for but rather a win that they are targeting the most. On the other hand, Osasuna is the host and I think it will be very difficult for Granada to take points in this match.

Osasuna wants to immediately return to mid-table and they certainly feel lucky when they have to play Granada this week. The bookie gives Osasuna winning odds @1.73 and I think that is quite reasonable and I would prefer to bet on Osasuna winning rather than a draw.

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The international break was another disaster and this time it was the turn of Liverpool's mainstay left back, Andrew Robertson, who had to be sidelined due to a shoulder injury he suffered while playing for Scotland against Spain last week. Reportedly, the shoulder injury was quite serious and he had to be out for up to 10 weeks. This is clearly a loss for Liverpool, especially as his role as a starter can never be replaced. This week there is also a Merseyside derby match against Everton and I think this time Liverpool's defense will be a little loose on the left side of the defense. I hope Kloop can overcome this problem and put the right player in place of Andrew Robertson.

In my opinion, even if Jobe is recruited in the near future, it will only put him on the bench, otherwise he will first be loaned to another team. We know that Real Madrid really likes young talent, but if they feel their performance is still lacking then Real Madrid will give their players the freedom to seek experience elsewhere. I think it is too soon for Jude Bellingham's brother to join a big club like Real Madrid and I think Jobe Bellingham should first gain experience in a team that competes in the top division league.

Maybe one day we will see this sibling duo at Real Madrid and before that time comes Jobe should be able to set several records as a young player. This will make his name often highlighted by the media and also with the help of his older brother's name at Real Madrid, make him even more famous.

His responsibility as a new coach means that Diego Alonso must be able to bring this team to its first 3 points in the group phase and if they continue to fail, their chances of qualifying will be slimmer. Arsenal is one of the strongest teams from England and since last season in the domestic league they have performed very consistently. Compared to Sevilla, which has become a regular participant in the Champions League, this is an opportunity that Arsenal rarely get and they managed to penetrate the Champions League zone last season. Of course Arsenal are very favored to win and regarding the draw I still haven't seen it. Both teams certainly don't want to play a draw because 3 points are very important for them to secure their chance of qualifying.

I think if you look at the opportunities that exist, it is likely that Juventus will try any means to win. We know that the difference between Juventus and Milan is 4 points and if Juventus manages to win at least they can stop Milan from continuing to get away from their pursuit. However, if Milan loses, the team that will benefit quite a bit is Inter, which is likely to replace the city team.

On the other hand, if we talk about Milan, this team has been very good so far and they don't want their rival teams to get closer to them. The problems that Juventus have, they have to try to forget for a moment and focus on the important match this week and I hope they can do that. The big match Milan vs Juventus will have an impact on changing several team positions this week and let's see with an unpredictable result whether Juventus this time can stop Milan at home.

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It seems that nothing has improved regarding the problems faced by Jadon Sancho to date and it is reported that Jadon Sancho has been excluded from the Manchester United squad photo session for this season. This is clearly a form of firm attitude from the Red Devils management and Erik Ten Hag certainly doesn't want any of his players to not obey his words.

This makes Jadon Sancho's position increasingly pressured and I think it is only a matter of time before his career finally ends at Manchester United. Seeing Jadon Sancho's stubborn attitude made him increasingly unmanageable at Manchester United and he had to immediately determine his next destination club if he was no longer comfortable at Old Trafford.

Currently, Neymar is definitely very annoyed with himself, who is always fragile and unable to give his best for Brazil and Al-Hilal. The possibility of retiring sooner is possible, especially since how long he has to be sidelined due to the injuries he always experiences. Neymar has won everything in Europe and perhaps a world cup trophy is all he wants before retiring. This is a very difficult thing for him and the coach certainly doesn't want to call up players who often suffer injuries in important competitions.

Neymar is very close to Messi and seeing that his friend has won everything, of course he wants to emulate what Messi has done so far. The Copa America and World Cup are dreams that Neymar has to win and maybe he won't be able to rest until he gets them. On the other hand, he also has to take full responsibility for defending Al-Hilal who have paid him so much per season and we know this is quite impossible for him and maybe we will see him back with Al-Hilal next season.

How can you say this isn't a big game? This is El Clasico and the winner will have a greater chance of winning the Laliga title this season. Don't you see Barcelona is currently quite annoyed because they are just below Girona and even have a 3 point difference from Real Madrid. Here, it is Barcelona who will be under pressure to get points and if they fail it is possible that their chances of being able to catch up on points will be slim again.

For Real Madrid, this is a match that they must win because they know that Barcelona is currently unlucky and Los Blancos, with the depth of their squad, will really benefit in the match. Moreover, several players such as Nacho will be available again after being sent off in the previous two matches and Arda Guler has started training to prepare for this match. So whoever wins will certainly benefit and the loser will also be even more depressed. Whether it's the start of the season or not, all matches must be played seriously.

Having one Bellingham does not make Real Madrid very satisfied and it is reported that Real Madrid has sent a talent scout to monitor Jude Bellingham's younger brother, Jobe Bellingham, who currently plays for Sunderland in the championship division. Jobe Bellingham is still only 18 years old and is only two years apart from his older brother who is currently playing for Real Madrid. It seems that Jobe Bellingham is quite promising but currently Real Madrid has so many midfielders available.

I think it's okay for a long-term investment and maybe Real Madrid won't sign him in the near future. Of course, Real Madrid wants Jobe Bellingham to have a career at a better club first to prove his quality. So I think if Jobe Belllingham can continue to consistently provide his best performances in the next few seasons, it is possible that Real Madrid will recruit him. What do you think? Will Jobe Bellingham follow his older brother to Real Madrid?

I think the odds @1.35 for Monaco are still quite good and if Monaco gets odds more than that it might be a bit excessive. The bookie has given the right odds for Monaco's advantage because Nice also has the opportunity to shift their position at the top. So Monaco must win this week if they still want to be at the top of the standings and as you said, it is not difficult for Monaco to get full points when facing a team in the relegation zone. My prediction is that Monaco will likely win with a landslide score against Metz. Apart from that, it is very rare to see Monaco get good results at the start of the season and now their challenge will continue to be tested in the shadow of their closest competitors.

The serious injury suffered by Neymar yesterday while defending Brazil marked the 30th injury during his career. This is a very large amount for a professional football player and as one of the star players his fate is now getting closer to the end every day. I doubt Al-Hlal will keep him until his contract ends because his presence is really needed as a star on the pitch and Al-Hilal will certainly not be satisfied if he just sees Neymar resting at home. The investment made by Al-Hilal seems meaningless and they must consider this situation as soon as possible. This is a big risk for a team to take when signing Neymar and I hope Al-Hilal can understand what they have done before.

From the start, if it weren't for joining Roma, it's possible that Lukaku wouldn't have shined again. Lukaku is in the hands of the right coach and there is Jose Mourinho who can make him sharp again as a striker. It felt like it was the second time Lukaku and Mourinho had met after they were last in the same place when they were at Manchester United. Now Lukaku has returned and is ready to make his name in the Serie A top scorer competition and even though his status is only on a season's loan from Chelsea, his role will continue to help Roma's development this season. If Roma have more funds to make it permanent, I hope they can do it later.

The fact is that it is like that and the UCL is the dream competition of all European players, the UCL is in the highest caste of all competitions in Europe. If we go back 10 years, the winner of the Champions League title was dominated by one team from Spain, namely Real Madrid, who won the title 5x and the rest was filled by Bayern Munich with 1x, Barcelona 1x, Liverpool 1x, Chelsea 1x and most recently Manchester City won its first title last season. We know that during that decade only 3 teams from England managed to win this title and therefore it was very difficult for any team to win this title.

Of course, each team needs great motivation and a winning mentality if they want to compete in this competition and it is not easy because every season there is always progress for each team. Arsenal vs Real Madrid is a match worth waiting for and if the two meet after the group phase we will certainly see an interesting match. Real Madrid with its great history in the UCL competition and Arsenal who are trying to overthrow the throne of the king of Europe.