Tuesday, 22 October
Milan vs Club Brugge
Milan have had a tough start to the league phase, suffering two defeats, including a narrow 1-0 loss to Leverkusen. New coach Paulo Fonseca expressed disappointment despite the performance, stating, “In the second half, we played a fantastic game. We created a lot but couldn’t finish.”
Club Brugge enters the match after a 1-0 win against Sturm Graz, with coach Nicky Hayen noting that Milan will be desperate for points: “Milan have nothing from their two matches, so this will be a tough, must-win game for them.”
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Monaco vs Crvena Zvezda
Monaco began the league phase strongly with a victory over Barcelona but drew 2-2 with GNK Dinamo after coming back from a two-goal deficit. Defender Thilo Kehrer emphasized that there are no easy matches in the Champions League.
Crvena Zvezda, having lost their first two matches, aims to turn their fortunes around. Coach Vladan Milojević stated, “We want to go as far as possible – we have to think game by game.”
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PSG vs PSV
After losing to Juventus, PSV earned a point in a 1-1 draw against Sporting CP, with striker Luuk De Jong expressing pride in the team’s performance.
Paris coach Luis Enrique was critical of his team’s effort in a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal, acknowledging their struggle against high pressing.
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Juventus vs Stuttgart
Juventus secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Leipzig despite playing with a reduced squad. Coach Thiago Motta praised the team’s resilience.
Stuttgart, frustrated by their 1-1 draw with Sparta Praha, seeks to convert possession into victories. Forward Jamie Leweling expressed dissatisfaction with the result despite dominating the match.
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Arsenal vs Shakhtar
Arsenal’s defense has stood out, remaining unbeaten after two matches. Forward Kai Havertz believes the team has matured since last season.
Shakhtar, yet to score in the league phase, aims to overcome their finishing struggles. Defender Alaa Ghram noted, “We lacked aggression in finishing.”
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Aston Villa vs Bologna
Aston Villa celebrated a historic 1-0 win over Bayern in their first Champions League home match. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez emphasized the need for continued focus.
Bologna has been competitive, generating chances despite a draw with Shakhtar and a loss to Liverpool. Coach Vincenzo Italiano noted their progress.
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Girona vs Slovan Bratislava
Girona seeks their first points after narrow losses to Paris and Feyenoord. Coach Míchel was encouraged by the second-half performance against Feyenoord.
Slovan Bratislava aims for resilience after conceding multiple goals in their previous matches. Coach Vladimír Weiss hopes for a turnaround.
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Sturm Graz vs Sporting CP
Sturm Graz looks for their first points after two losses. Striker Mika Biereth stressed the importance of learning and adapting at this level.
Sporting CP is keen to involve their striker Viktor Gyökeres more effectively in their attacking play.
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Real Madrid vs Dortmund
Dortmund enjoyed a 7-1 win over Celtic while Madrid suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Lille. Coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the need to learn from mistakes.
Dortmund’s coach Nuri Şahin is optimistic about their progress, with forward Karim Adeyemi feeling confident after his hat-trick against Celtic.
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Wednesday, 23 October
Atalanta vs Celtic
Celtic faces a challenging match against Atalanta after a mixed start. Midfielder Callum McGregor called the recent defeat a lesson to learn from.
Atalanta has four points from two matches and aims for further success. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini is focused on climbing the table.
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Brest vs Leverkusen
Brest has surprised many with a strong start, sitting second in the league table after wins against Sturm Graz and Salzburg. Goalkeeper Marco Bizot expressed excitement about their performance.
Leverkusen remains unbeaten, impressing with a recent victory over Milan. Coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the need for team spirit in tough matches.
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Manchester City vs Sparta Praha
Sparta Praha has had a positive start, earning four points against strong teams. Coach Lars Friis is pleased with their performance.
Manchester City is also on four points and coach Pep Guardiola praised their solid display in their last match.
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Leipzig vs Liverpool
Liverpool aims to maintain their strong form after two victories. Mohamed Salah emphasized taking one game at a time.
Leipzig seeks to bounce back from early defeats and coach Marco Rose is focused on improving their performances.
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Barcelona vs Bayern München
Barcelona seeks to build on their recent win but faces a formidable Bayern side, who have historically dominated this matchup. Coach Hansi Flick is eager for his players to rise to the challenge.
Bayern aims to recover from a recent loss to Aston Villa, with midfielder Joshua Kimmich highlighting areas for improvement.
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Atlético de Madrid vs Lille
Atletico Madrid suffered a heavy defeat against Benfica, while Lille enjoyed a significant victory over Real Madrid. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak acknowledged the team’s poor performance.
