How is CSKA’s form going into this Champions League match?
Richard: "Aside from a blip in the Russian Cup, CSKA Moscow’s form has been excellent this season and they are unbeaten in both the league and in Europe. Despite playing their first five matches away from home due to their new stadium finishing construction, the reigning Russian champions have constantly found a way to pick up points even when they have not been playing well. Although defensively CSKA have been sound domestically, questions regarding a lack of pace in defence against top quality opposition remain, while goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has not kept a clean sheet in 38 Champions League group stage matches.