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Leicester v Club Brugge preview
- Updated: November 21, 2016
Leicester require at least a draw against Club Brugge on Tuesday to guarantee a place in the Champions League knock-out round.
The Premier League champions will top the group with one game to spare if they win and Porto fail to beat Copenhagen.
However, victories for both Leicester and Porto would mean top spot is decided when the two sides meet in Portugal on December 7.
Leicester’s exploits in Europe has defied their Premier League form, but boss Claudio Ranieri has dismissed suggestions the Foxes have been distracted by the Champions League.
Saturcday’s 2-1 defeat at Watford left Leicester two points above the relegation zone and they have lost twice as many games, six, as they did during last season’s shock triumph.
“I don’t think it’s a distraction. It’s enjoyment. I don’t see the difference,” said Ranieri.
“If you see the match against Watford and the match against Copenhagen or Brugge or Porto, it’s the same. The difference is in the Champions League matches we score, in the other matches no.
“Our focus …