In the first round, Radukanu released her home country Xu to go on vacation, and in the second round sent home the match favorite Vondrousova. Both matches were won after two sets of intense battles.
Sabalenka had a tough match against Bouzkova (7:6, 6:4). I believe it won't be easy for her in the upcoming match against Emma. A year ago, Aryna Palaužė faced some resistance from the British, playing 21 games.
Although from the coefficients perspective it can be said that the matchup between the teams is even, the Hilal team personally seems significantly stronger. They have had solid matches against Real, defeated City and earned not just decent, but rather impressive results. They also have an advantage in having some of the best football players on their team. Fluminense, having received a weak group, managed to defeat the tragic Inter which seems unable to recover from a disastrous season. In my opinion, Hilal is the superior team and should advance in this pair.
Finland champions after crushing Peru at home with 6 scored goals face the league's underdogs Oulu club. Having lost 9 out of 13 matches, Oulu with their poor defense and 28 conceded goals should surrender to KuPS, who have been in great form lately and are preparing for the Champions League qualifiers. They must be in good form and have a positive attitude to face the Champions League.
I will repeat. Žalgiris, with the returning Liviu, shows signs of life, the trajectory of form is rising. They earned a victory in Panevėžys against Peru, and on Friday a small rotation is coming to face Banga. Mastery, their own stadium, everything on VZ side.
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