SOCCER: Champions League Group D

This is how Group D is shaping up...

Barcelona

The Spanish giants produced arguably the greatest comeback in the history of the competition with their second round great escape against PSG.

Since then however they’ve been beaten by Juventus emphatically, beaten by Real Madrid emphatically and have lost Neymar to the French side. Their greatest-ever era looks to be reaching its close.

Olympiacos

The Greek champions were too good for Rijeka in the Playoff round, but have made little headway in the group stage of this competition in recent seasons.

The Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Emenike, now leads their attack.

Juventus

Last season’s beaten finalists, Max Allegri’s men didn’t give a good account of themselves as they were steamrollered by Real in Cardiff.

ut the Bianconeri will once again be there or thereabouts, although there remain questions regarding the replacing of Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci.

Sporting

Jorge Jesus’ side play attacking stuff and have the goals of Bas Dost - 36 in 41 last term - at the forefront of their attack.

Look out for a young No.9, Marcos Acuna, signed from Argentine side Racing Club in the summer.