UEFA Champions League 2018-19 – CSKA Moscow vs Real Madrid Preview
AT A GLANCE
When does CSKA Moscow vs Real Madrid kick off? Tuesday 2nd October, 20:00 (UK)
Where is CSKA Moscow vs Real Madrid being played? VEB Arena
What television channel is CSKA Moscow vs Real Madrid on? BT Sport EXTRA
Where can I stream CSKA Moscow vs Real Madrid? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match online via the BT Sport website
Are tickets still available for CSKA Moscow vs Real Madrid?
CSKA Moscow – http://events.pfc-cska.com/calendar
Real Madrid – https://www.realmadrid.com/en/tickets
HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: Real Madrid W1, D1
THE TEAM NEWS
CSKA MOSCOW
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Akinfeev; Nababkin, Rodrigo Becao, Chernov; Mario Fernandes, Bijol, Akhmetov, Oblyakov; Dzagoev, Vlasic; Chalov
Unavailable: Hernandez (Injured), Kuchaev (Injured), Vasin (Injured), Bistrovic (Injured)
Doubtful: Magnusson (Injured), Schennikov (Injured)
REAL MADRID
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Jesus Vallejo, Varane, Nacho; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Lucas Vazquez, Benzema, Marco Asensio
Unavailable: Isco (Injured), Marcelo (Injured), Bale (Injured), Sergio Ramos (Rested)
Doubtful:
THE PREDICTION
Real are slightly weakened coming into this game but they relish playing in this competition. The absence of Ramos and Bale does hamper them notably but they will still expect to score goals against CSKA, although they may not be a solid at the back without their talisman Sergio Ramos.
