Champions League, the star matches of the primary day | UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League group stage is again with sixteen fixtures on the menu. Presentation of our six matches to not be missed.

Tuesday, September 6

Paris – Juventus (21 hours)

Reunion for the beginnings. Ángel Di María spent seven seasons in Paris earlier than flying to Turin this summer season and being joined there by Leandro Paredes. The 2 Argentinians shall be again on the Park – already – to face the brand new Paris Saint-Germain who appear to have regained offensive power below the path of their new coach, Christophe Galtier.

To know
Final season, Kylian Mbappé scored his 50^e purpose within the Champions League within the group stage, additionally changing into the eleventh participant to succeed in the milestone of 20 away targets within the occasion. By reaching this in simply 23 matches, he’s the quickest in historical past.

Celtic-Actual Madrid (21:00)

There may be no higher option to rejoice their return to the competitors after a five-year absence than to welcome defending champions and winners of 5 of the final 9 Champions Leagues: Actual Madrid. Carried away by the optimism generated by the report away victory within the league (9-0 towards Dundee United), the Bhoys method the match with confidence: “We are able to beat them”, declared Kyogo Furuhashi, writer of a hat-trick that night time. Confidence boosted by weekend’s 4-0 derby win over Rangers.

To know
Actual Madrid have by no means been eradicated from the Champions League group stage.

Sevilla – Man. Metropolis (21 hours)

Erling Haaland has scored 27 targets in simply 25 UEFA European competitors appearances for Molde, Salzburg and Dortmund and it seems like his goalscoring skill hasn’t been diminished by his transfer to England. Sevilla are nonetheless a troublesome staff to maneuver in Europe, however their new defensive position shall be put to the take a look at towards Haaland and his teammates.

To know
Josep Guardiola made his record-breaking ninth UEFA Champions League semi-final look final season, beating José Mourinho within the course of.

But additionally…

Dinamo Zagreb-Chelsea (6:45 p.m.)Dortmund – Copenhagen (6:45 p.m.)Salzburg – AC Milan (21:00)Leipzig – Shakhtar (21:00)Benfica – Maccabi Haifa (21:00)

Wednesday, September 7

Tottenham – Marseille (21 hours)

The 2019 Champions League remaining looks like a distant reminiscence for Spurs over the previous three seasons, with final yr’s UEFA Europa Convention League group stage elimination a quite painful reminiscence. Nonetheless, indicators of enchancment are evident below Antonio Conte and British media agree the membership have quietly developed a full squad. The spectacular begin to the 2022/23 season confirms this opinion, however Marseille, unbeaten because the begin of the season, shall be a take a look at.

To know
Marseille haven’t made it previous the group stage since 2011/12, dropping 11 of their 12 matches in that part since.

Barcelona – Pilsen (21:00)

“We face the opponent of our desires,” stated Pilsen midfielder Jan Sýkora. Can the Barcelona assault, led by its headliner Robert Lewandowski, flip this dream right into a nightmare? The Polish striker has already made his mark in Spain by discovering the online and the one who’s seen as a “blessing” for Xavi Hernández might flip right into a curse for the opposing defenders. Lewandowski turned 34 in August however just isn’t letting up, with 41 targets in his final 34 Champions League outings.

To know
Final season Barca have been knocked out within the group stage for the primary time since 2000/01.

Inter-Bayern (21:00)

Lewandowski’s departure to Barcelona may need been a heavy loss for Bayern, however having already netted 5, six and 7 targets in his opening matches of the season, the German giants appear to have come to phrases with it. With Barcelona to face within the squad, Julian Nagelsmann is eager to begin effectively in Italy. “It is a very demanding and difficult group,” stated the Bayern coach. “We’ve to be prepared from the beginning.” Undefeated for 9 house video games, Inter may even be prepared.

To know
Bayern have been the very best assault in final yr’s group stage with 22 targets.

But additionally…

Napoli – Liverpool (21:00)Ajax-Rangers (6:45 p.m.)Frankfurt – Sporting CP (6:45 p.m.)Atlético Madrid – Porto (21:00)Membership Brugge – Leverkusen (21:00)