Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between FC Basel and FC Porto. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at St. Jakob-Park in Basel and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
What They're Saying
FC Basel manager Paulo Sousa (via UEFA): "We have analyzed Porto like we do all our opponents. Obviously, you have to make minor adjustments depending on who you are up against, but we stick to our main principles. Looking at the statistics, together with Chelsea and Real Madrid, Porto are the only team that did not lose in the group phase. They also scored 19 goals."
Porto manager Julen Lopetegui: "They've prepared for this game for practically two months, so they are ready. Basel have a lot of potential. They have demonstrated that they can play well, very well in fact. We go into every game aiming for the win, to be the main protagonists. Basel are a complete side. They have a clear idea about how to attack and defend, and we have to put on two great performances to go through. One is not enough."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Porto's primary attacking threat remains Jackson Martinez. In five Champions League appearances, the 28-year-old has five goals.
FC Basel's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vaclík; Xhaka, Samuel, Suchý, Safari; Frei, Elneny; González, Zuffi, Gashi; Streller
Besiktas' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Fabiano; Alex Sandro, Maicon, Marcano, Danilo; Casemiro, Herrera, óliver Torres; Brahimi, Quaresma, Martínez
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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