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Champions League is a group-stage sprint; marathon to final

Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Arne Dedert/dpa via AP)

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Sevilla and Barcelona in Seville, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski attempts a shot during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Sevilla and Barcelona in Seville, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Champions League is a group-stage sprint; marathon to final