On Thursday, starting at 17:55, the match will be played TSKA Moscow – Espanyol, within the Europa League group stage, Group H, 2019/2020 edition. Without victory in the first round, the two teams fight for the 3 points, in a confrontation in the premiere. TSKA Moscow “goes clock” in the domestic championship, while Espanyol is not in La Liga.
TSKA Moscow started the Europa League group stage with the defeat, 1-5 in Bulgaria with Ludogorets. A shocking failure for Muscovites, who won 3-0 in the Ural weekend, climbing to the first position in the Russian Premier League, with 2 points over 4 other formations. Espanyol got a point in the first round, but it is a disappointing draw, only 1-1 with Ferencvaros, in Barcelona. The Iberians are in the relegation place in La Liga, with only one victory in 7 stages. The domestic competition becomes a priority for Espanyol, who nevertheless had a very difficult trip to Russia, where TSKA will risk winning the duel.
Probable teams
TSKA: Akinfeev – Magnusson, Diveev, Sarlija – Kuchaev, Akhmetov, Oblyakov, Mario Fernandes – Vlasic, Sigurdsson – Chalov
Espanyol: Lopez – Vila, Calero, Naldo, Lopez – Pedrosa, Sanchez, Roca, Vargas – Darder – Calleri
PREDICTION: CSKA Moscow to win @ 2,00
