After winning the hearts of pretty much everyone, Ajax will be eager to replicate (or better) the pops of last year — and I’m backing them to begin their campaign with a flourish against Lille.
Erik ten Hag remains with the club, that is a enormous boost, and I’m confident they will not let standards drop a lot, as they have retained the majority of last year’s team — with the apparent exceptions of Matthijs de Ligt along with Frenkie de Jong.
Lille have had a mixed start losing their opening two Ligue 1 away games against Amiens and Reims–and it’s a tall order to acquire anything out of a Ajax side in the road.
RB Leipzig look this season, and that I have them beating against Benfica.
Although very on top of the Bundesliga sits — the Portuguese side have tasted defeat at home this campaign — even a loss to Porto.
A 3-1 away win in a fantastic Borussia Monchengladbach outfit a few weeks ago is evidence of the prowess on the street of Leipzig, and I am confident about their chances.
I have RB Salzburg beating at Genk.
Genk have struggled domestically this season, winning one off game so far and dropping to Zulte Waregem KV Mechelen and Sporting Charleroi.
Event have been dominated by salzburg domestically, and season demonstrated their art to the European stage, winning all six Europa League set matches from Celtic, Leipzig and Rosenborg, until finally succumbing from the knockouts to Napoli.
This is home side’s to reduce.
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