Tuesday:
AC Milan vs. Newcastle United (Group F – 18:45 CET): The opening match in Group F sees AC Milan, currently 3rd in Serie A, hosting Newcastle United, who are 11th in the English Premier League. AC Milan is eager to bounce back from their recent derby defeat against Inter Milan. Newcastle, on the other hand, will look to build on their recent victory against Brentford. Expect a competitive clash between these two sides.
BSC Young Boys vs. RB Leipzig (Group G – 18:45 CET): In Group G, Swiss side BSC Young Boys face off against RB Leipzig from Germany. Young Boys have been impressive in their domestic league, while Leipzig is currently 3rd in the Bundesliga. Both teams will aim to secure an early advantage in this evenly-matched contest.
FC Barcelona vs. Royal Antwerp (Group H – 21:00 CET): FC Barcelona, who have been enjoying a strong start in La Liga, take on Belgian outfit Royal Antwerp in their Champions League opener. Antwerp is making their first appearance in the group stage. Barcelona’s attacking prowess will be a significant factor to watch in this matchup.
Feyenoord vs. Celtic FC (Group E – 21:00 CET): Dutch side Feyenoord, who have been prolific in front of goal recently, face Scottish giants Celtic FC in Group E. Both teams will be eager to secure an early win to establish themselves in a competitive group.
Lazio vs. Atlético Madrid (Group E – 21:00 CET): Lazio, struggling in Serie A, takes on Atlético Madrid, who recently suffered a heavy defeat in La Liga. Both teams will look to put their domestic woes aside and make a statement in the Champions League.
Manchester City vs. FK Crvena Zvezda (Group G – 21:00 CET): Premier League leaders Manchester City host Serbian champions FK Crvena Zvezda. City, with Erling Haaland in top form, aims to extend their excellent run. Crvena Zvezda, looking for a breakthrough in the group stage, faces a daunting task.
Paris St. Germain vs. Borussia Dortmund (Group F – 21:00 CET): Paris St. Germain welcomes Borussia Dortmund in a high-profile clash in Group F. PSG boasts a potent attack led by Kylian Mbappé, while Dortmund relies on Mats Hummels and their attacking prowess. This match promises excitement and goals.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. FC Porto (Group H – 21:00 CET): In Group H, Shakhtar Donetsk, the reigning Ukrainian champions, face FC Porto, who are aiming for their 31st Primeira Liga title. Both teams have a history of European success and will be keen to secure a strong start to their Champions League campaign.
Wednesday:
Galatasaray SK vs. FC København (Group A – 18:45 CET): Turkish giants Galatasaray host Danish side FC København in Group A. Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi has been in prolific form, while København aims to capitalize on their strong position in the Danish Super League.
Real Madrid vs. Union Berlin (Group C – 18:45 CET): La Liga leaders Real Madrid face Union Berlin in Group C. Real Madrid’s summer signing, Jude Bellingham, will be one to watch. If you think he will score against the Germans, you can place a bet in the most famous Finnish sportsbook. Union Berlin aims to bounce back from their recent Bundesliga defeats.
Arsenal vs. PSV Eindhoven (Group B – 21:00 CET): Arsenal, currently 4th in the Premier League, takes on Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in Group B. Both teams are eager to start their Champions League campaign on a winning note.
Bayern München vs. Manchester United (Group A – 21:00 CET): Bayern München, led by Harry Kane, faces Manchester United, who have faced challenges in the Premier League. This Group A encounter promises to be a thrilling contest.
Real Sociedad vs. Inter Milan (Group D – 21:00 CET): Spanish side Real Sociedad hosts Inter Milan in Group D. Inter Milan has been dominant in Serie A, and they’ll look to continue their winning streak in Europe.
SC Braga vs. SSC Napoli (Group C – 21:00 CET): Portuguese side SC Braga takes on Napoli in Group C. Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, aims to maintain their strong form as they defend their title.
Sevilla FC vs. RC Lens (Group B – 21:00 CET): Sevilla FC welcomes RC Lens in a Group B clash. Sevilla will look to build on their recent win in La Liga, while Lens searches for their first competitive victory of the season.
SL Benfica vs. RB Salzburg (Group D – 21:00 CET): SL Benfica, currently 3rd in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, takes on RB Salzburg in Group D. Benfica will aim to secure an early win against the Austrian champions.
These matches promise an exciting start to the Champions League group stage, with top clubs and emerging teams looking to make their mark on the competition. Keep an eye out for standout performances and surprises in this prestigious tournament.
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Explanation: player statistics (a/b c)
a - games played this season
b - goals scored
c - team position (d - defender, m - midfielder, f - forward, g - goalkeeper).
