With Arsenal seemingly through to the last 16, Borussia Dortmund and
Napoli go to round six of the Uefa Champions League group matches
knowing that its judgment day. They have to go for broke.
Rafa Benitez’s Napoli have a daunting task against leaders Arsenal. They
are separated by three points. Borussia Dortmund go to Marseille
knowing that victory will guarantee them a spot in the knockout rounds.
Napoli and Dortmund both have nine points, three adrift of Arsenal, who
only need a draw to be certain of going through. Napoli could draw and
go through but that would need Dortmund to lose at a Marseille side who
are still seeking their first points in the section.
If Dortmund crashes, Napoli will go through with a win. In the event of a
three-way head-to-head on 12 points, the two qualifiers will be decided
by the score lines between the three teams.
A draw is only enough for Napoli if Dortmund, who have a superior head-to-head record, lose. If Napoli lose they are out.
Dortmund are through if they win but, should they draw, they will have
to hope Napoli loses to the Gunners. Dortmund can only afford to lose if
Napoli are also beaten.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
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