🏆 Champions League returns: the top 5️⃣ matches to watch this week | OneFootball

After the weekend action in the leagues, teams are switching gears and are now ready for the third matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase.

Atlético Madrid visits London

Arsenal hosts Atlético Madrid in the Champions League league phase this Tuesday. The Gunners, with a solid start in the competition, aim to strengthen their position against a historically tough opponent.

Simeone's team, known for its tactical discipline, will try to curb the offensive power of the hosts at the Emirates Stadium. An intense duel is expected where midfield control and effectiveness in the areas will be crucial to determine who takes the valuable points.

Guardiola returns to Spanish soil

Villarreal hosts the mighty Manchester City at La Cerámica in a key Champions League clash. The Yellow Submarine, still seeking their first victory, faces the English champion, who aims to impose their hierarchy and ball control.

Guardiola's side will look to control the game with their intense pace, while Villarreal relies on their defensive solidity and counterattack speed to spring a surprise. The midfield battle will be crucial for both teams' aspirations.

The star match will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu

Real Madrid and Juventus revive a European classic at the Santiago Bernabéu for the Champions League. The white team, with a solid start in the tournament, will seek to assert their favoritism against a Vecchia Signora arriving with urgency after an irregular start in Europe.

A tactical and historic duel is anticipated. Madrid will want to dominate with their attack, while the Italians will rely on defensive discipline and the speed of their transitions to try to make a statement.

PSG and a tough visit to Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen hosts the powerful Paris Saint-Germain at the BayArena for matchday 3 of the Champions League. The Germans, who have drawn their first games, seek to make a statement against the reigning European champion.

PSG, with their offensive arsenal, will try to impose their pace to consolidate their position in the league phase. A high-paced encounter is expected, where Leverkusen's tactical discipline will be measured against the individual talent of the Parisian team.

Liverpool looks to break the bad streak in Germany

Eintracht Frankfurt hosts Liverpool at the Deutsche Bank Park in a match with urgency in the Champions League. The Germans, inconsistent in Europe, need to regain defensive solidity against a Liverpool under pressure to break a streak of poor results.

The Reds hope their offensive power awakens to exploit Frankfurt's vulnerabilities. The home advantage will be key, with the local team seeking the atmosphere of great European nights to surprise.

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