Introduction of the CL opponents

RSC Anderlecht meet the best teams from every pot. The three opponents are well known all over the world and are real topclubs in their domestic leagues. Here's some information about the three clubs.




Continue reading below the article

: : : : FC LIVERPOOL : : : :

Established in: 1892
Stadium: Anfield Road (45.345)
Chairman: David Moores
Trainer: Rafael Benitez (Spa)
Colours: red ("Reds")

Titles: 18 (English record)
Cups: 6
Liga Cups: 7

EC I: 5 (1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005)
EC III: 3 (1973, 1976, 2001)
Supercup: 2 (1977, 2001)
Line-up: Dudek or Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Traore, Hamann, Gerrard, Sissoko, Riise, Luis Garcia, Cissé or Morientes

: : : : FC CHELSEA : : : :

Established in: 1905
Stadium: Stamford Bridge (42.500)
Trainer: José Mourinho
Colours: blue

Titles: 2 (1955 and 2005)
Cups: 3 (1970, 1997, 2000)
Liga Cups: 3 (1965, 1998, 2005)
English Supercup: 3 (1955, 2000, 2005)

Ch.League: semi-final in 2004 & 2005 (lost against Monaco and Liverpool)
EC II: 2 (1971 and 1998)
Europese Supercup: 1 (1998)

Line-up: Cech, Ferreira, Terry, Carvalho, Gallas, Essien, Makelele, Lampard, Robben, Drogba, Gudjohnsen or Crespo

: : : : REAL BETIS SEVILLA : : : :

Established in: 1907
Stadium: Ruiz de Lopera (52.500)
Trainer: Lorenzo Serra
Colours: green and white

Titles: 1 (1935)
Cups: 2 (1977 and 2005)
European past: 1st CL participation. 6 UEFA-Cup participations.
Important players: Contreras (keeper), Varela, Joaquin, Juanito, Edu, Xisco, Oliveira, Assunçao

Brazilian star player Denilson was sold to Bordeaux. Last season, Oliveira was the best striker with 22 goals. In 1991, Betis almost went bankrupt. They were saved by Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, who is the chairman right now.