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MATCHES (EDT)
3:45 p.m: Liverpool v. Maribor
3:45 p.m: Shakhtar Donetsk v. Feyenood
3:45 p.m: Napoli v. Manchester City
3:45 p.m: Tottenham v. Real Madrid
3:45 p.m: Sevilla v. Spartak Moscow
3:45 p.m: Borussia Dortmund v. Apoel Nicosia
3:45 p.m: FC Porto v. RB Leipzig
PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS
GOALKEEPER
Roman Burki, DOR v. APO ($4,500): There is no clear pick for a clean sheet and a bounty of saves, so Burki is the top option on the board. Liverpool's Loris Karius ($4,500) has a higher probability of earning a clean sheet, but he will likely face fewer shots due to the more dominant matchup. Liverpool beat Maribor 7-0 on the road last time out, while Dortmund drew 1-1 with Apoel in Cyprus.
DEFENDER
Miguel Layun, PTO v. RBL ($5,000): Layun takes a share of set pieces for Porto, and he is underpriced on FanDuel. His attacking prowess is world class, and though you do not receive points for crosses, Layun should have plenty of opportunities to earn an assist.
Marcelo, MAD at TOT ($5,000): Another player who is underpriced for his caliber is Marcelo. Although he is in a tough matchup, the Brazilian should be commanded to get up the left flank in order to provide service to the strikers, which will be much needed if Madrid is going to get a positive result.
Ismaily, SHK v. FEY ($4,500):Ismaily is a solid play due to his ability to collect defensive stats. His game against Manchester City is a good indicator of his ability to reach a solid total with defensive stats alone, and his position as a left-back allows him to get into attacking positions that put him in opportunities to get assists.
MIDFIELDER
Mohamed Salah, LIV v. MAR ($12,000): Salah is almost a must-have if he starts Tuesday. He exploded for 65.5 fantasy points in the last matchup between these two teams, and now the game is at home. He had a rare let-down game over the weekend against Huddersfield, but he was also subbed off with more than 10 minutes remaining in the match, so he is likely to feature from the start Tuesday.
James Milner, LIV v. MAR ($7,500): Milner blew up for a vintage performance over the weekend. As the set-piece taker for Liverpool, Milner sends in a ton of crosses on a consistent basis, and a teammate often sends one into the back of the net to give Milner an assist bonus. He also takes the penalties for Liverpool, not to mention he has a solid floor due to his defensive abilities.
Yacine Brahimi, PTO v. RBL ($5,500): Brahimi just seems a bit underpriced. He has three goals and three assists in the last seven games, and his position as a left winger provides a consistent source of attacking opportunities. He doesn't have the safest floor due to his lack of defensive contribution, but he has a good chance of adding to his bounty of assists and goals in what has been a solid stretch for the Algerian.
FORWARD
Roberto Firmino, LIV v. MAR ($11,500): If Daniel Sturridge does not start up top, it will be Firmino. And even if Sturridge doesn't start, Firmino is likely to find a spot on the wing in the starting XI. He is a world-class finisher, as well as a capable playmaker who can provide assists if he can't find the back of the net. He posted 54.5 fantasy points in the last match against Maribor, and now at home, Firmino has a great chance of joining Salah as the top players in a UCL slate.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, DOR v. APO ($10,500): Aubameyang failed to break through in the last round when Dortmund faced Apoel in Cyprus, but he did come close. In stoppage time, Aubameyang got on the end of a cross from the right wing and he directed a header to the bottom left corner of the frame, which was pushed off the post and kept out of the goal. Expect Aubameyang to be extra hungry after his poor performance in Cyprus, and do not be surprised if he scores more than once.
Moussa Marega, PTO v. RBL ($7,000): Marega, like teammate Brahimi, is just too cheap. He has scored six goals and provided three assists in the last nine matches, and on Tuesday he will be at home, where four of his goals have come. He is a strong, pacy striker that provides salary relief at the forward position, which can be very hard to come by.
