I think that we would be fine even with just 7points after the first four games, granted that we do not then go on to lose even more points in the last two ofc, will anyway going to depend a lot on how Benfica does in the same period though…
Probably anything around 11points in total should be more than enough for 2nd place in this group.
0 points against PSG, 4 points against Benfica and 6 points against the other team and we are probably through. 9 points might be enough but we should have a better head to head against Benfica. I think the order of fixtures was kind to us.
Nobody should be underestimating Benfica especially since the Porto debacle. They have a good mix of experience and talent as @swag will probably tell you.
Even if PSG plays their second team in the final match day… has anyone looked at their squad because their second team is still damn good. We cannot rely on that to go through.
italian clubs can't compete with EPL, Real and Barca. First off all, EPL clubs have unlimited owner funding. For instance, Chelsea has spent over 700 m since 2020. Second off, Spanish Goverment is funding Real and Barca with their off-shore companies.
you know how Spanish Goverment funded Real's stadium renovation during Corona times?
Providence Equity Partners,an off-shore company that Spanish Goverment have, bought internet rights of Real for 500 m. They also got trivial future sponsorship income for 405 m(200+205 m). 905 m from Providence Equity Partners.