The Champions League group stage matches on the 5th day feature several African players in action:
- CSKA Moscow vs. Bayern Munich:
- Ivorian Seydou Doumbia and Nigerian Ahmed Musa play for CSKA Moscow.
- Manchester City vs. Viktoria Plzen:
- Ivorian Yaya Touré plays for Manchester City.
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Olympiakos:
- Sambou Yatabaré, Carl Medjani, Gaétan Bong, and Delvin Ndinga play for Olympiakos.
- Real Madrid vs. Galatasaray:
- Ivorian Didier Drogba plays for Galatasaray.
- Juventus vs. Copenhagen:
- Ghanaian Kwadwo Asamoah plays for Juventus.
These players will be crucial in their respective teams’ efforts to secure victories and advance in the Champions League.