It doesn’t feel that long ago that FCM drew Southampton in the final round of Europa League qualifying – a tricky tie that most pundits were predicting them to lose.
By that time, the Superliga champions had already played four European games, narrowly losing to Apoel Nicosia on away goals in their bid to make the Champions League group stag.
But the Wolves overcame the Saints, and now five games into their EL group campaign, they find themselves within sight of the last 32, where history has taught us anything can happen.
Time to end Brugge jinx?
Club Brugge have emerged as a jinx team for Danish teams. In last season’s EL, they knocked out AaB Aalborg, FCK and Brøndby.
However, one season can be a long in football, and in the fixture in Belgium in October, which FCM won 3-1, the Danes really appeared to have their measure. and besides, unless Legia Warsaw somehow beat Napoli, all they need is a draw.
One thing’s for sure, while FCM can expect stiff opposition in the last 32, it won’t be Apoel, as the best they can finish is third in their group. (BH)
