Anderlecht and Olympiakos, two teams needing a win after UEFA Champions League opening losses, will take the pitch at 2:45 p.m. today at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. The game can be live streamed here.
Paris-St. Germain has struck fear into the hearts of the clubs in Group C, so much so that Anderlecht midfielder Dennis Praet believes the rest of the group is playing for second place.
"I feel completely ready for it," Praet said of facing Olympiakos today for the first time since 1974. The game will be taking on extra significance when faced with a powerhouse expected to rip the remaining teams to shreds. "We will do anything we can to beat Olympiakos. I think first place in the group will be impossible, but ending second or third is not impossible."
John van den Brom, the coach of Anderlecht, echoed the sentiments of Praet.
"Because of the results in the first matches in which we both suffered defeats, this match is essential for both sides to see what role we will play for the rest of our European season. So we both need a win," van den Brom said. "But the role of the technical staff is to make clear to the players that we must not overrun ourselves, we have to remain calm. We do not have to win in the first minute."
Anderlecht's young star Sacha Kljestan is calling on the home fans to push them to a victory. "We hope that our supporters give us the extra edge; I hope they're 100% behind us from the first minute and realize how important this game is for us. This is a big game if we're to take the next step in the Champions League; we want them to give us a confidence boost and extra energy."
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