Ronaldo returns to Sporting Lisbon
The Champions League offers chances for upsets
Paris — Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to his first club Sporting Lisbon is one of the highlights of Tuesday’s Champions League action, while Tottenham Hotspur face a crunch trip to Monaco (kick-offs 9.45pm SA time unless stated): CSKA Moscow vs Bayer Leverkusen (7pm): Morale is on the floor in Moscow with CSKA bottom of Group E before Leverkusen’s visit. The defending Russian champions this week saw midfielder Roman Eremenko hit with a two-year ban for cocaine use after a positive test following the reverse fixture between the teams in September. Eremenko’s goal in that match gave CSKA a 2-2 draw after being two goals down. The Muscovites registered their first win in five league games at the weekend and must win this game to keep alive their hopes of reaching the last 16. Leverkusen can progress by avoiding defeat, provided Spurs lose away to Monaco. The Germans are unbeaten in the section. Monaco vs Tottenham: Spurs travel to the Mediterranean principality boosted by claiming a firs...
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