CSKA Moscow face Plzen at VEB Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
After four games, Real Madrid and Roma are tied for first in Group G with nine points. CSKA Moscow are third with four points, three points of their opponent on Tuesday, Viktoria Plzen. While not officially eliminated from advancing to the knockout stage, CSKA would need to beat Plzen and Real Madrid and have either Real Madrid or Roma lose both of their remaining games. Realistically, CSKA and Plzen are playing for a spot in the Europa League.
CSKA Moscow are third in the Russian Premier League after picking up 10 points in their last five games. In the first meeting with Plzen, CSKA needed two second-half goals, including a 95th-minute goal to steal a point from Plzen. Fedor Chalov scored in the first game against Plzen and has 10 goals in all competitions this season. The 20-year-old Russian striker will help lead the line against Plzen. CSKA could be without key midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is dealing with a thigh injury. Viktor Goncharenko will also have to make changes to his center-back pairing with Hordur Magnusson suspended.
Plzen are second in the Czech league, falling four points behind Slavia Prague after back to back 1-1 draws. The draws continued the club’s seven-game unbeaten streak. Plzen are struggling to replace Michael Krmencik, who suffered a torn knee ligament. Krmencik is Plzen’s leading scorer with nine goals this season. Tomas Chory has replaced Krmencik in the starting XI but has failed to score a goal in the Czech league or the Champions League.
The Champions League match between CSKA Moscow and Viktoria Plzen will be broadcast live on B/R Live. Live streaming is available on B/R Live, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 27
Start Time: 12:55 p.m. ET
Location: Moscow, Russia
Stadium: VEB Arena
TV info: B/R Live
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In the final group stage game, CSKA Moscow go to Spain to play Real Madrid and Viktoria Plzen host Roma.