Wednesday’s Champions League tips: Will Man United keep on winning?

The reigning champions are entering a new world in Europe. Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo have both moved on.

But they’ve started the season rather nicely under new boss Julen Lopetegui, and have lost only four of their last 53 home games in the competition.

That doesn’t offer much hope for tonight’s visitors and terrible travellers Roma. The Serie A outfit have won only three of their last 21 away games in the Champions League – at CFR Cluj, Basel and Qarabag.  Real are 3/10 to win and 3/4 on the -1 handicap.

Valencia v Juventus (8.00pm)

It’s the same old story so far for Juventus, who are making a mockery of Serie A. The Old Lady are four wins from four, and now turn their attention to ending their 22-year Champions League drought.

That’s why they bought Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese ace is a four-time European champion, and he alone has enough calibre to beat a struggling Valencia side at Evens this evening. Ronnie is the 7/2 favourite to score first tonight at the Mestalla, too.

Benfica v Bayern Munich (8.00pm)

2013 champions Bayern Munich begin their quest with a trip to Portugal. Der FCB have won their opening three games in the Bundesliga, and new boss Niko Kovac appears to be settling in well.

They shouldn’t have too many concerns about beating a Benfica side which has counted home losses to Basel, Man United, CSKA Moscow and Napoli in recent years.

There’s 1/2 about a Bayern win, with Robert Lewandowski 23/10 to score first.

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