Phil Lythell
Sport News 24/7Mourinho and Guardiola prepare for night of high drama
By Phil Lythell, on 7th December 2009, 13:30 UTC
Group F is the by far the tightest of all those in this season's UEFA Champions League with just three points separating all four clubs.
In fact any of the clubs can finish in any of the four positions and table-topping FC Barcelona could possibly end up bottom and out of European competition altogether.
The Catalans face the cold and hostile trip to the Ukraine to face Dynamo Kiev knowing a point will be enough to see them through to the next round with a win guaranteeing them top spot. A draw would see Kiev climb above surprise package Rubin Kazan if the Russian side lose at home away to Inter Milan but a victory by three goals over the European champions would see them overhaul Barcelona and qualify for the second round.
Jose Mourinho knows that his side need to beat Rubin to ensure safe passage to the knockout stages. If Inter Milan get just a point, a win for Kiev would knock them out while a defeat would see their opponents qualify ahead of them.
The one instruction to players of all four teams will be to win though I'm sure every dugout will be getting updates from the other match. A tense night in store.
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