Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between NK Maribor and Chelsea. The group-stage clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Stadion Ljudski vrt in Maribor and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 1.
What They're Saying
NK Maribor manager Ante Simundza (via UEFA): "In London, Chelsea played superbly and were better in every department. I am sure that Chelsea will not hold off and I know José Mourinho wants all three points here in Maribor. Chelsea's injury situation is not so important. For me, all that matters is that we are competitive, that we make the most of our chances and take as many points as possible."
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: "I like to play away. I enjoy coming to places like Maribor and playing when the home support is strong. I like to go to a country, stadium and city where you don't come often. Slovenia are not regulars in the Champions League, so we also have a responsibility to people here to produce a quality game. I must not forget to congratulate Maribor on their successes in recent years; it's magnificent that such a club is at this level in Europe.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Chelsea's Didier Drogba has three goals across all competitions this season. The 36-year-old is averaging 1.5 key passes in Champions League play.
Maribor's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Handanovič; Stojanovič, Rajčevič, Šuler, Viler; Vršič, Mertelj, Filipović, Bohar; Ibraimi, Tavares
Chelsea's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Čech; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Cahill, Filipe Luis; Matić, Fabregas, Ramires, Salah, Schürrle; Drogba
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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