PSV Eindhoven started the Champions League season with a 0-0 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Ukrainian club plays its home games in London due to the war in Ukraine. They previously played their home games in Germany, Slovenia, and Poland. PSV Eindhoven had a promising situation in the first half, but the goals did not come. In the second half, Shakhtar Donetsk took control, but the goals did not come. The match ended 0-0. Feyenoord will face Barcelona on Wednesday, while PSV Eindhoven will play against Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday. According to statistics, the title holders are not among the top favourites this season. Arsenal is the favourite with 20.9% chance of winning, followed by Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain is in fifth place with 7.1% chance. Four clubs are making their Champions League debut: Como, LASK Linz, Sabah, and Viking. The Norwegian club has two teams in the competition, Bodø/Glimt and Viking. Viking has a surprising squad, including Romano Postema and Essiën Bassey. Other notable Dutch players in the Champions League include Virgil van Dijk, Jurriën Timber, and Denzel Dumfries.
PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord in the Champions League
PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord are the Dutch representatives in the Champions League, with 22 Dutch players at foreign clubs. The title holders, Paris Saint-Germain, are not among the top favourites this season.
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