UEFA Champions League: Adingra - Hakimi and other Africans in contention this Tuesday

Monaco - PSG, reunion between Senegalese and Moroccans
Having scored a brace against Brest (3-1) for his debut in Ligue 1, the Ivorian Simon Adingra will naturally be one of the most anticipated Monegasque players in this clash against the reigning champion, Paris Saint-Germain. Moreover, Adingra will play on the side of Achraf Hakimi and offer a beautiful African duel.

But the reunion between the Moroccan and the Senegalese including Lamine Camara and Krépin Diatta after the final of the AFCON 2025 won by the Lions (1-0) will also be talked about. Monaco who qualified by a narrow margin has nothing to lose unlike PSG who play a big part of their season in this double confrontation. Ibrahim Mbaye could also play a role in this match, probably out of the bench.

Galatasaray – Juventus: Osimhen in the face of a former victim
The other clash of this Tuesday will oppose the Turks of Galatasaray to the Italians of Juventus. The opportunity for Victor Osimhen, former of Naples to meet again the Bianconeri against whom he often shone. In 7 matches against the Old Lady, the Nigerian scored 2 goals and delivered 2 assists. 

Mario Lemina is expected to form the double pivot again with Ilkay Gündogan, while the African champion Ismail Jakobs who was at rest this weekend against Eyüpsor (5-1) could be a starter. Wilfried Singo could find on his side his compatriot Jérémie Boga who joined Juventus this winter.

Brahim Diaz and Real Madrid to revenge against Benfica
In Lisbon, Real Madrid will try to take revenge against Benfica who beat them (4-2) during the last day of the regular phase. Brahim Diaz should not change his status for this match and start on the bench, unless there is a surprise from Alvaro Arbeloa.

Guirassy expected against the Atalanta
In Germany, Borussia Dortmund will host Atalanta Bergamo at Signal Iduna Park for a match that promises to be intense. Scorer 4 times in his last 3 matches, Serhou Guirassy will be one of the biggest attractions of this meeting. For the time being, it’s difficult to say if there will be a match in the match with the Ivorian Odilon Kossounou, who remained on the bench during the last four games of Atalanta.

Complete fixtures (GMT)
17:45: Galatasaray - Juventus
20h: Dortmund - Atalanta
20h: Monaco - PSG
20h: Benfica - Real Madrid