Following the completion of the first set of fixtures, there were very games that went against the Champions League betting on matchday 1. Juve's 1-1 draw with Bordeaux in Italy, was unexpected, while Arsenal saved themselves from a shock against Standard Liege, winning 3-2 having been 2-0 down. Juventus Facing Early Pressure Away to Bayern Munich
Juve's failure to beat Ligue 1 side Bordeaux at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin was the biggest shock of matchday one. The Old Lady was a stong favourite for the match on the Champions League betting at Pinnacle Sports, not least because they had made such a strong start to the new Italian season. The game against Bordeaux was Ciro Ferrara's first European fixture as a manager, and he has little time to dwell on the experience as his side next plays the mighty Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, where defeat would leave the Italians in a perilous position.
The Bavarians eased passed Maccabi Haifa 3-0 in Israel, who look like Group A whipping boys, leaving the battle for the two qualification places between Juventus, Bordeaux and Bayern Munich.Juve will hope Brazilian, Diego, is back from injury for this fixture. He was missing against Bordeaux, and having spent so long playing in the Bundesliga for Werder Bremen, will know their opponents as well as anyone.
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