come up against

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But the match will also have personal significance for two of Europe's most creative and in-form forwards, who come up against each other just 18 months after terrorising Premier League defences in unison.

From BBC

When bumble bees come up against invasive Argentine ants at feeding sites, they may win a direct confrontation but still return to the colony with less food.

From Science Daily

On Sunday, Guardiola and City come up against a Liverpool side that they have forged a classic rivalry with, as one of the two teams have won the Premier League in each of the past eight seasons.

From BBC

The chance to come up against the former Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund boss is one that Bellamy relishes.

From BBC

Now at Lille and fresh from scoring his first goal for the club, Ethan is set to come up against PSG on Sunday, and will hope to make the headlines against the club where he started his career.

From BBC