Porto-Napoli 0-0 and Lens-Como 0-0 LIVE and PHOTO

Porto-Napoli LIVE and Lens-Como LIVE on the pitch for the fourth day of the Champions League championship phase

THE EVE of Porto-Naples

Playing a match at a high level, with only a limited number of men because the squad available has been decimated by constant injuries, is always complicated. But facing a Champions League match with only 13 players at your disposal is like climbing a mountain. Massimiliano Allegri is aware of this and knows that Napoli, in tomorrow evening's match against Porto, will not be able to play all their cards to the end.

"In training we can't even act as a bull, because we don't cover the midfield circle", revealed the coach, even if the confidence in the chances of qualifying for the play-offs has not waned. "The match against Porto - he observes - is an important match but it won't be decisive. It's not the last resort. We'll play for the next round not in Manchester, in an almost prohibitive challenge, but against Bruges, Sabah and Viking". "The match is difficult - explains Allegri - because they have always won in the league and in the Champions League they have performed well. As for us, there is nothing to talk about, there is very little use. All we need to do is give a good performance. I believe that in the Champions League we will have the destiny in our hands, because with 10 points we should at least be able to go to the play-offs. Then, however, we need to sort out the championship, which is the most important thing."

THE EVE of Lens - Como

"This is a crazy environment, I played here when I was at Monaco and I like playing on evenings like this. You can feel a warm environment, already in the warm-up it's almost full. It will be a great experience for our players. Yesterday I started preparing them, getting them pumped up. We want to play games like these." Cesc Fabregas is enthusiastic on the eve of Como's Champions League match against Lens who have their jewel in former Udinese player Thauvin. "Thauvin - says the coach - is an incredible player, I faced him when he was at Marseille and we challenged him in Udine. He scores many goals, he has great qualities and that is what makes the difference for Lens. We will have to control him very well".

The Como on team seems to have some huge twists in store: Jean Butez seems to have a slight advantage in the run-off with Sanchez. In defense, a probable four-man line with Yan Couto and Álex Valle on the wings, Ramón and Kempf. In midfield it would be up to Luis Milla and Máximo Perrone. We change the games but it is always the turn of the indispensable Nico Paz, with Lucas Da Cunha and Martin Baturina on the external lanes. In front, the immovable Douvikas, another Como star who amazes.