They would need to win their three remaining fixtures to stand any chance of reaching the last 16. Against such illustrious opponents, that would be a stretch.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They played their illustrious opponents at home and were unlucky to draw 0-0.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The first was that we got into a winning position against our illustrious opponents.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)