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Group D - Schalke 04, Galatasaray, Lokomotiv Moscow, Porto
Galatasaray vs Lokomotiv Moscow
Turkish giants Galatasaray are the hosts for their match against Lokomotiv Moscow at their Turk Telekom Stadium. The Turkish side will be playing a match for the first time since 2015 when they failed to make it to the knockout stages.
Lokomotiv Moscow return to the UCL following a 14 year absence and they will be eager to give their fans something to cheer about. The two teams are evenly matched and we think that they are going to share the spoils.
A man to watch for the home team will be Swiss international Eren Derdiyok, whereas the Galatasaray defense would have to keep Peruvian winger Jefferson Farfan at bay.
Prediction: 1-1
Schalke vs Porto
Schalke will be looking to kick off their campaign in true style when they host Porto at their Veltins-Arena. Schalke continue life without key midfielder Leon Goretzka, and it is no surprise that they have been struggling to find their best form.
Porto on the other hand did exceptionally well to win the national championship last term and they are eager to continue their form in the elite competition. A close encounter is on the cards and we predict that the two teams are going to share the spoils in their Champions League opener.
Prediction: 1-1
