Goal looks at some of the notable African performances from the Group Stage of the UCL, for better or worse
The Group Stage of the Uefa Champions League is often considered something of a formality.
It will throw up the odd shock from time to time, but for the most part it simply serves the purpose of whittling away the “smaller” sides. Give them enough to foster a vague sense of inclusion, but not enough to truly matter.
Of the 16 sides to advance to the 2020/21 knockout round, 15 are drawn from Europe’s top five leagues.