Watch FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013.Vienna are already destined to finish bottom of the group, but will be keen to end their maiden Champions League campaign on a high by claiming a first victory.Watch FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg Live, Watch FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg Live Stream, Watch FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg Free Live Stream, Watch FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg Online, Watch FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg Online Free, FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg Live, FK Austria Vienna V Zenit St Petersburg live stream Online.
One of their two points to date was collected at Zenit on October 1, in a goalless draw that saw Axel Witsel sent off for the hosts.
In avoiding defeat at the Petrovsky Stadium, Vienna claimed the first point by an Austrian side in the Champions League since Sturm Graz defeated Panathinaikos in 2001.
They then drew at Porto last time out, where Roman Kienast's opener was cancelled out by Jackson Martinez.
Zenit have been held to draws in all three of their home group-stage fixtures this season, but remain on course to qualify having won away at Porto on matchday three.
The Russian club can take confidence from Vienna's dismal recent form, which has seen Nenad Bjelica's men win only four of 15 matches across all competitions.
Struggling Admira Wacker Modling held the reigning Austrian Bundesliga champions to a 2-2 draw on Saturday.
However, Zenit have also struggled for victories in recent weeks, with a 2-1 win over Ural on Friday representing their first success in eight games.
Vienna could hand a start to Marko Stankovic, who has made two substitute appearances since spending six weeks on the sidelines with a muscular problem.
Anatoliy Tymoshchuk could make his 50th Champions League appearance, having represented Bayern Munich and Shakhtar Donetsk prior to linking up with Zenit.
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Watch Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013
Watch Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013.The Primera Division's second-placed club have won nine successive games at home since being held to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona in the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana in August.Watch Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Live, Watch Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Live Stream, Watch Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Free Live Stream, Watch Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Online, Watch Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Online Free, Atlético Madrid V FC Porto Live, Atlético Madrid V FC Porto live stream Online.
They have also won 16 of their last 19 fixtures in all competitions, aided by striker Diego Costa, who has netted 15 goals in as many Liga appearances.
Porto, meanwhile, have endured a disappointing Champions League campaign so far. A tally of one point from three home games represents their worst return in the competition.
Porto’s 53-match unbeaten run in their domestic league also came to an end recently, with a 1-0 defeat at Academica on November 30.
The reigning Portuguese champions had won 42 and drawn 11 during their terrific sequence of results.
Both Porto and Atletico enjoyed victories in their most recent domestic fixtures, though, with the former overcoming Braga 2-0 in the league and Diego Simeone's men hammering Sant Andreu 4-0 in the Copa del Rey at the weekend.
Nabil Ghilas recovered from a muscle problem in time to appear on the bench for Porto on Saturday and could feature this time around as Fonseca has a full squad to choose from. Atletico's only absentee is Juanfran, who is serving a one-game ban.
They have also won 16 of their last 19 fixtures in all competitions, aided by striker Diego Costa, who has netted 15 goals in as many Liga appearances.
Porto, meanwhile, have endured a disappointing Champions League campaign so far. A tally of one point from three home games represents their worst return in the competition.
Porto’s 53-match unbeaten run in their domestic league also came to an end recently, with a 1-0 defeat at Academica on November 30.
The reigning Portuguese champions had won 42 and drawn 11 during their terrific sequence of results.
Both Porto and Atletico enjoyed victories in their most recent domestic fixtures, though, with the former overcoming Braga 2-0 in the league and Diego Simeone's men hammering Sant Andreu 4-0 in the Copa del Rey at the weekend.
Nabil Ghilas recovered from a muscle problem in time to appear on the bench for Porto on Saturday and could feature this time around as Fonseca has a full squad to choose from. Atletico's only absentee is Juanfran, who is serving a one-game ban.
Watch Milan V Ajax Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013
Watch Milan V Ajax Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013.The Amsterdam outfit came close to a home win against Milan on matchday two, taking a 90th-minute lead through Stefano Denswil before Mario Balotelli equalised from the spot in the fourth minute of stoppage time.Watch Milan V Ajax Live, Watch Milan V Ajax Live Stream, Watch Milan V Ajax Free Live Stream, Watch Milan V Ajax Online, Watch Milan V Ajax Online Free, Milan V Ajax Live, Milan V Ajax live stream Online.
Frank de Boer's men have not won any of their last six away fixtures in the Champions League, dating back to a 2-0 success at Dinamo Zagreb in October 2011, but are unbeaten in their last three matches in Italy.
Milan ended a run of seven games without a win in all competitions when they cruised to a 3-0 win at Celtic last time out, scoring their 600th goal in competition in the process.
After a dismal start to the domestic season, Massimiliano Allegri's side are now unbeaten in four Serie A matches and appear to have turned a corner.
Their Dutch opponents defeated Barcelona 2-1 on matchday five in one of their biggest European results in recent years, and have won their last four matches in the Eredivisie, leaving them second behind Vitesse.
The four-time European Cup winners won 4-0 against NAC Breda in their most recent domestic fixture, and were victorious on their last visit to San Siro, when they ran out 2-0 winners in the 2010-11 Champions League group stages.
Marco Amelia (knee) is expected to be out until the new year, while Mattia De Sciglio (knee), who has made only one appearance since August, is among a number of injury doubts for Milan. Giampaolo Pazzini (knee) is a long-term absentee. Robinho is not expected to be back until the end of the year.
Ajax, meanwhile, are without their captain Siem de Jong and defender Nicolai Boilsen, who have both picked up hamstring injuries. Lerin Duarte also has ankle problems, while Joel Veltman is suspended.
However, they welcome back Icelandic striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson, who has recovered from an ankle injury he sustained in Iceland's World Cup play-off clash against Croatia.
Frank de Boer's men have not won any of their last six away fixtures in the Champions League, dating back to a 2-0 success at Dinamo Zagreb in October 2011, but are unbeaten in their last three matches in Italy.
Milan ended a run of seven games without a win in all competitions when they cruised to a 3-0 win at Celtic last time out, scoring their 600th goal in competition in the process.
After a dismal start to the domestic season, Massimiliano Allegri's side are now unbeaten in four Serie A matches and appear to have turned a corner.
Their Dutch opponents defeated Barcelona 2-1 on matchday five in one of their biggest European results in recent years, and have won their last four matches in the Eredivisie, leaving them second behind Vitesse.
The four-time European Cup winners won 4-0 against NAC Breda in their most recent domestic fixture, and were victorious on their last visit to San Siro, when they ran out 2-0 winners in the 2010-11 Champions League group stages.
Marco Amelia (knee) is expected to be out until the new year, while Mattia De Sciglio (knee), who has made only one appearance since August, is among a number of injury doubts for Milan. Giampaolo Pazzini (knee) is a long-term absentee. Robinho is not expected to be back until the end of the year.
Ajax, meanwhile, are without their captain Siem de Jong and defender Nicolai Boilsen, who have both picked up hamstring injuries. Lerin Duarte also has ankle problems, while Joel Veltman is suspended.
However, they welcome back Icelandic striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson, who has recovered from an ankle injury he sustained in Iceland's World Cup play-off clash against Croatia.
Watch Barcelona V Celtic Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013
Watch Barcelona V Celtic Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013.Celtic winger James Forrest misses the trip to Barcelona through injury, along with Beram Kayal and Tom Rogic.Watch Barcelona V Celtic Live, Watch Barcelona V Celtic Live Stream, Watch Barcelona V Celtic Free Live Stream, Watch Barcelona V Celtic Online, Watch Barcelona V Celtic Online Free, Barcelona V Celtic Live, Barcelona V Celtic live stream Online.
Full-back Adam Matthews could return to action after a seven-week absence, while skipper Scott Brown is back from a three-game European ban.
Striker Georgios Samaras and midfielder Nir Biton have recovered from illness.
Champions League Group H leaders Barcelona are without forward Lionel Messi, goalkeeper Victor Valdes and midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Brazil full-back Dani Alves is suspended but Spain midfielders Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez could appear for the hosts after shaking off injury problems.
Celtic captain Scott Brown
Brown is available after the three-match ban that followed a red card at home to Barcelona
Celtic are guaranteed to finish bottom of Group H, but Barcelona need a point to guarantee qualifying for the last 16 as group winners.
"The target is to finish the campaign on a good note," said assistant manager Johan Mjallby.
"It's a chance for players to prove themselves against one of the best teams in the world and take on board even more experience at this level.
"We need to be brave on the ball and try to keep it so we can have a wee bit of a rest, otherwise we are just going to be chasing them for 90 minutes."
The Spanish champions come into the game on the back of a 4-1 win over Cartegena in the Copa del Rey.
Fabregas scored one of the Barca goals and provided the winner when they defeated Celtic in Glasgow in September, but misses out this time through suspension.
That could increase the chances of a return for Xavi, who has had a calf problem, and Iniesta, who has recovered from a hamstring injury, who have now been cleared by the club's medical staff to return to training.
Spain full-back Jordi Alba played 80 minutes of the Spanish Cup game against Cartagena on his return from hamstring and thigh injuries.
Should Celtic win in Barcelona and AC Milan defeat Ajax at the San Siro, the Italians will take over at the top of Group H.
Full-back Adam Matthews could return to action after a seven-week absence, while skipper Scott Brown is back from a three-game European ban.
Striker Georgios Samaras and midfielder Nir Biton have recovered from illness.
Champions League Group H leaders Barcelona are without forward Lionel Messi, goalkeeper Victor Valdes and midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Brazil full-back Dani Alves is suspended but Spain midfielders Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez could appear for the hosts after shaking off injury problems.
Celtic captain Scott Brown
Brown is available after the three-match ban that followed a red card at home to Barcelona
Celtic are guaranteed to finish bottom of Group H, but Barcelona need a point to guarantee qualifying for the last 16 as group winners.
"The target is to finish the campaign on a good note," said assistant manager Johan Mjallby.
"It's a chance for players to prove themselves against one of the best teams in the world and take on board even more experience at this level.
"We need to be brave on the ball and try to keep it so we can have a wee bit of a rest, otherwise we are just going to be chasing them for 90 minutes."
The Spanish champions come into the game on the back of a 4-1 win over Cartegena in the Copa del Rey.
Fabregas scored one of the Barca goals and provided the winner when they defeated Celtic in Glasgow in September, but misses out this time through suspension.
That could increase the chances of a return for Xavi, who has had a calf problem, and Iniesta, who has recovered from a hamstring injury, who have now been cleared by the club's medical staff to return to training.
Spain full-back Jordi Alba played 80 minutes of the Spanish Cup game against Cartagena on his return from hamstring and thigh injuries.
Should Celtic win in Barcelona and AC Milan defeat Ajax at the San Siro, the Italians will take over at the top of Group H.
Watch Napoli V Arsenal Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013
Watch Napoli V Arsenal Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013. Arsenal have no new injury worries for their match at Napoli, where a draw would secure Champions League qualification and top spot in Group F.Watch Napoli V Arsenal Live, Watch Napoli V Arsenal Live Stream, Watch Napoli V Arsenal Free Live Stream, Watch Napoli V Arsenal Online, Watch Napoli V Arsenal Online Free, Napoli V Arsenal Live, Napoli V Arsenal live stream Online.
The Gunners, who beat Napoli 2-0 in October, will again be without Bacary Sagna although the full-back is close to recovering from a hamstring problem.
Napoli will evaluate the fitness of goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who missed Saturday's 3-3 draw against Udinese with a muscle injury.
Midfielder Valon Behrami is doubtful.
The Italian side will be without Slovakia playmaker Marek Hamsik, who has a foot problem.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his side will play for victory and feels they may still be knocked out if they are below par, as he looks forward to another meeting with Napoli's former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.
"I see it as another game we want to win, and that is the only way we can approach the game," he said.
"Benitez has a very big experience, is a very intelligent manager, so I know he will prepare his team well. The only way we can counter that is to be at our best and put in a good performance as an average performance will not be good enough."
"For me the most important thing is to qualify. If we can finish top, it is even better."
Benitez, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, believes the Gunners have the best man to lead them to their first Premier League crown since 2004.
"In modern football, everyone knows the quality of their rivals," Benitez said. "Arsenal are a very strong side.
"This could be the year they win the Premier League. For me, Wenger is the best coach in the Premier League and knows what his team must do.
"Arsenal will try to control possession and hit us with counter attacks. We have to do our thing, focus on ourselves and not on them."
A draw is only enough for Napoli if Borussia Dortmund, who have a superior head-to-head record, lose at Marseille. If Benitez's side lose, then they will have to settle for third, which will take them into the Europa League.
Arsenal squad: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Flamini, Wilshere, Ramsey, Ozil, Walcott, Giroud, Fabianski, Vermaelen, Bendtner, Monreal, Cazorla, Rosicky, Arteta.
The Gunners, who beat Napoli 2-0 in October, will again be without Bacary Sagna although the full-back is close to recovering from a hamstring problem.
Napoli will evaluate the fitness of goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who missed Saturday's 3-3 draw against Udinese with a muscle injury.
Midfielder Valon Behrami is doubtful.
The Italian side will be without Slovakia playmaker Marek Hamsik, who has a foot problem.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his side will play for victory and feels they may still be knocked out if they are below par, as he looks forward to another meeting with Napoli's former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.
"I see it as another game we want to win, and that is the only way we can approach the game," he said.
"Benitez has a very big experience, is a very intelligent manager, so I know he will prepare his team well. The only way we can counter that is to be at our best and put in a good performance as an average performance will not be good enough."
"For me the most important thing is to qualify. If we can finish top, it is even better."
Benitez, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, believes the Gunners have the best man to lead them to their first Premier League crown since 2004.
"In modern football, everyone knows the quality of their rivals," Benitez said. "Arsenal are a very strong side.
"This could be the year they win the Premier League. For me, Wenger is the best coach in the Premier League and knows what his team must do.
"Arsenal will try to control possession and hit us with counter attacks. We have to do our thing, focus on ourselves and not on them."
A draw is only enough for Napoli if Borussia Dortmund, who have a superior head-to-head record, lose at Marseille. If Benitez's side lose, then they will have to settle for third, which will take them into the Europa League.
Arsenal squad: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Flamini, Wilshere, Ramsey, Ozil, Walcott, Giroud, Fabianski, Vermaelen, Bendtner, Monreal, Cazorla, Rosicky, Arteta.
Watch FC Schalke 04 V Basel Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013
Watch FC Schalke 04 V Basel Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013.Basel, by contrast, climbed into second with a 1-0 victory over group leaders Chelsea and head into this pivotal encounter one point ahead of their hosts.Watch FC Schalke 04 V Basel Live, Watch FC Schalke 04 V Basel Live Stream, Watch FC Schalke 04 V Basel Free Live Stream, Watch FC Schalke 04 V Basel Online, Watch FC Schalke 04 V Basel Online Free, FC Schalke 04 V Basel Live, FC Schalke 04 V Basel live stream Online.
Both teams could still overhaul Chelsea, who welcome Steaua to Stamford Bridge, to win the group, yet Basel need only a point to be sure of qualifying.
History is against the Swiss outfit, however, as they have won just three times in 14 attempts against Bundesliga opposition in Uefa competition. Basel's last visit to Germany in the Champions League ended in humiliation, as Bayern Munich overturned a 1-0 first-leg defeat in the 2011-12 round of 16 with a thumping 7-0 victory.
Schalke can also take heart from claiming victory against Basel on October 1, with a fine half-volley from Julian Draxler settling that encounter.
Jens Keller's charges are looking to reach the knockout stages for the fourth time in seven campaigns, having topped their group for the last two seasons.
Midfielder Jermaine Jones is suspended after collecting three yellow cards, while Dennis Aogo, Marco Hoger and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are all sidelined with knee injuries.
Schalke will expect Jefferson Farfan to provide their main attacking threat. The Peru international has scored five goals in six games since returning from six weeks out with a groin injury.
Swiss Super League leaders Basel have no fresh injury worries and are unbeaten since August, with the exception of Schalke's victory in the reverse meeting.
However, four of Basel's last five domestic games have ended all-square, including a 1-1 draw with Grasshopper on Saturday.
Both teams could still overhaul Chelsea, who welcome Steaua to Stamford Bridge, to win the group, yet Basel need only a point to be sure of qualifying.
History is against the Swiss outfit, however, as they have won just three times in 14 attempts against Bundesliga opposition in Uefa competition. Basel's last visit to Germany in the Champions League ended in humiliation, as Bayern Munich overturned a 1-0 first-leg defeat in the 2011-12 round of 16 with a thumping 7-0 victory.
Schalke can also take heart from claiming victory against Basel on October 1, with a fine half-volley from Julian Draxler settling that encounter.
Jens Keller's charges are looking to reach the knockout stages for the fourth time in seven campaigns, having topped their group for the last two seasons.
Midfielder Jermaine Jones is suspended after collecting three yellow cards, while Dennis Aogo, Marco Hoger and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are all sidelined with knee injuries.
Schalke will expect Jefferson Farfan to provide their main attacking threat. The Peru international has scored five goals in six games since returning from six weeks out with a groin injury.
Swiss Super League leaders Basel have no fresh injury worries and are unbeaten since August, with the exception of Schalke's victory in the reverse meeting.
However, four of Basel's last five domestic games have ended all-square, including a 1-1 draw with Grasshopper on Saturday.
Watch Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013
Watch Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 11 -December 2013. Left-back Ashley Cole will return for Chelsea in Wednesday's Champions League Group E clash with Steaua Bucharest.Watch Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Live, Watch Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Live Stream, Watch Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Free Live Stream, Watch Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Online, Watch Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Online Free, Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest Live, Chelsea V Steaua Bucharest live stream Online.
Cole has not played for Chelsea since the loss at Newcastle on 2 November, suffering a rib injury and losing his place to right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.
Defender David Luiz and midfielder Oscar are fit to return after knee injuries, but Marco van Ginkel is out.
Chelsea have qualified for the knockout stages but need a win to guarantee top spot in their group.
Cole, 32, is out of contract at the end of this season but manager Jose Mourinho believes he will earn an extension to his deal.
"Naturally he will get his contract because he's a valuable player for us," Mourinho said.
"Even if you are not playing every game and you are not a first-choice player, like he was always, I don't think sometimes it means that you are not well, you are not deserving of a new contract.
"I feel he's fine. And I think tomorrow he's going to show that he's fine. He starts tomorrow."
Manager Jose Mourinho said his Chelsea side were "in trouble" after they gave up a 1-0 lead in the weekend's 3-2 away defeat against Stoke City.
And he has played down his side's chances of winning this season's Champions League, having previously won the competition with Porto and Inter Milan.
He said: "I think our chances this season, which is my first season (back) are not comparable with the chances of other clubs.
"Other clubs have stability in the squad - which we don't have - and the evolution of the team to be considered favourites to win the competition. But we have reached the last 16 and if we reach the quarter-finals... I always used to say that every team in the quarter-finals has a chance to win it."
"My analysis of the situation is we are not favourites to win it. Bayern Munich are the favourites. They have unbelievable stability. Barcelona and Real Madrid too I will say, clearly in terms of potential, are clearly in front."
Cole has not played for Chelsea since the loss at Newcastle on 2 November, suffering a rib injury and losing his place to right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.
Defender David Luiz and midfielder Oscar are fit to return after knee injuries, but Marco van Ginkel is out.
Chelsea have qualified for the knockout stages but need a win to guarantee top spot in their group.
Cole, 32, is out of contract at the end of this season but manager Jose Mourinho believes he will earn an extension to his deal.
"Naturally he will get his contract because he's a valuable player for us," Mourinho said.
"Even if you are not playing every game and you are not a first-choice player, like he was always, I don't think sometimes it means that you are not well, you are not deserving of a new contract.
"I feel he's fine. And I think tomorrow he's going to show that he's fine. He starts tomorrow."
Manager Jose Mourinho said his Chelsea side were "in trouble" after they gave up a 1-0 lead in the weekend's 3-2 away defeat against Stoke City.
And he has played down his side's chances of winning this season's Champions League, having previously won the competition with Porto and Inter Milan.
He said: "I think our chances this season, which is my first season (back) are not comparable with the chances of other clubs.
"Other clubs have stability in the squad - which we don't have - and the evolution of the team to be considered favourites to win the competition. But we have reached the last 16 and if we reach the quarter-finals... I always used to say that every team in the quarter-finals has a chance to win it."
"My analysis of the situation is we are not favourites to win it. Bayern Munich are the favourites. They have unbelievable stability. Barcelona and Real Madrid too I will say, clearly in terms of potential, are clearly in front."
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