Champions League

By using the latest edition of the Stats Perform club Power Rankings, we're able to determine which of the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 groups are the ...

The Spanish Giants are ranked fourth in the world overall in our rankings, and the next-highest team in their group, RB Leipzig, are down in 25th in the model. The Power Rankings machine has the Austrian champions as the 15th highest-ranked side in the world, just one spot above Spurs and ahead of the likes of Juventus, Napoli, Sevilla and even Milan themselves. Similarly, PSG are by far and away the strongest team in their group, and they’ll expect to qualify at a canter. Their power ranking score of 85.7 is the lowest in Group D, and actually the eighth lowest in the overall UCL draw. Celtic, winners of the European Cup in 1967, will be under immense pressure to get out of this draw, with them ranked as the lowest team in Group F. On the flip side, Tottenham’s Group D has the lowest average power ranking across the four teams of 89.3. Rangers are in the group stage for the first time in 12 years after overcoming PSV Eindhoven, and will be a huge test, particular at Ibrox. It’s a group that contains a fellow top ten team in Ajax (8th overall) and Napoli have started extremely well in Serie A this season. Spurs are actually the highest ranked side in this group (14th overall in the world) while Eintracht Frankfurt, who are the top seeded team, are actually ranked as the weakest. You’ve got to really feel for Viktoria Plzeň here, who are the models’ 62nd ranked team in the world being drawn in with the big boys. But the ‘Group of Death’™ looks like Group C. To add insult to injury, Viktoria Plzeň aren’t even the ‘weakest’ team in the draw overall.

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It's going to be relentless so, to help make sense of the scrum, The Athletic has taken a look at how each of the teams are faring in their domestic leagues.

[Raheem Sterling](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raheem-sterling-k4BPKfn0pvnrTLX4/) and [Wesley Fofana](https://theathletic.com/football/player/wesley-fofana-B3xBiMo59OK63V81/). [Fulham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fulham/), [Crystal Palace](https://theathletic.com/football/team/crystal-palace/), Manchester United and [Everton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/everton/). [Aston Villa](https://theathletic.com/football/team/aston-villa/). [Serie A](https://theathletic.com/football/serie-a/). He scored against Liverpool in pre-season and has since confirmed he will be joining [RB Leipzig](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leipzig/) next year. Wingers [Daizen Maeda](https://theathletic.com/football/player/daizen-maeda-FBh05Gu24XiYPWIN/) and Jota also jointly lead the league in assists, highlighting that there is no shortage of options going forward for Postecoglou. [Scottish Premiership](https://theathletic.com/football/scottish-premiership/) as Celtic hold a five-point advantage over their arch rivals. With a forward line that boasts [Harry Kane](https://theathletic.com/football/player/harry-kane-47vQtg5y5Ub8iFqb/), [Son Heung-min](https://theathletic.com/football/player/son-heung-min-i8anqhPOK1u8ImfB/), along with emerging talent [Dejan Kulusevski](https://theathletic.com/football/player/dejan-kulusevski-DWZJrbDLT11cnOL8/), Conte’s side will be hoping to take their strong momentum onto the European stage. [Lisandro Martinez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/lisandro-martinez-lZNyZmtnsD6xHZZP/) and [Antony](https://theathletic.com/football/player/antony-wnm4X5Bgf4PfC0PP/), during the summer transfer window. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) this season — robust and organised with an attacking threat. [Austria](https://theathletic.com/football/team/austria/) [Bundesliga](https://theathletic.com/football/bundesliga/) titles and are top after seven games this season. The former [Tottenham Hotspur](https://theathletic.com/football/team/tottenham-hotspur/) attacker has been particularly impressive, scoring six goals in five appearances since returning to the Netherlands.

The Champions League is back for a competition unlike any other. The final year of the traditional group stage will see the six dramatic rounds squeezed ...

The former have the superior recent pedigree in Europe and any team that have beaten Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and PSV in recent months should welcome their opponents to Ibrox full of belief. He might only have moved to Portugal at the start of this season, but, if his statistics are in any way reflective of his talent, it could be a matter of months rather than years until the Premier League clubs that have been tracking him make the plunge. With RB Leipzig struggling under Domenico Tedesco and Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in an unknowable position while playing their home matches in Poland, there would appear to be a very real prospect that Ange Postecoglu's side can actually make the round of 16. When a string of former players are praising not just his talent but his character -- former Gers defender Craig Moore hailed "his desire to get on the ball and make things happen" -- you can feel confident he won't be overawed by the tests that will come against Ajax, Liverpool and Napoli. On the basis that I expect Haaland and his team mates to be involved in the competition until later than the holders it's the Norwegian that is worth backing. The Bundesliga champions have wobbled in recent weeks; such is the nature of this condensed schedule that one dip in form could be critical. Madrid have perhaps the only group that is as inviting as City's, and there is no question that Carlo Ancelotti's side are set up to funnel chances towards Benzema. Indeed, with the exception of central midfield, Inter might just have the quality across the squad to weather injuries in plenty of positions. They have struggled against top tier Serie A opposition so far this season but if this becomes just a slightly improved version of the team that so tested Liverpool in last season's knockout stages, they could achieve a great deal in Europe. But if they were to escape there is plenty in this squad that suggests it could spring a surprise or two. Yes they may seem to have their particular hang-ups around this competition, but they also have been one of the Champions League's most consistent clubs. The final year of the traditional group stage will see the six dramatic rounds squeezed into less than two months, making room for the Qatar World Cup in a season that will ask more of players than any before.

A recent Manchester City player has been confirmed in the travelling squad and is tipped to make his debut in tomorrow's UEFA Champions League match against ...

And while a start looks unlikely Akanji could come off the bench for his first minutes with his new club given five substitutions are available in each match. [ Erling Haaland](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erling-haaland/profil/spieler/418560)'s former club in [Borrusia Dortmund](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/borussia-dortmund/startseite/verein/16), Spanish side [Sevilla](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-sevilla/startseite/verein/368) and Danish outfit [Copenhagen](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-kopenhagen/startseite/verein/190). [Manchester squad list travelling to Espana has been confirmed](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/manchester-citys-squad-list-for-trip-to-sevilla), with some notable [absences including Kyle Walker and John Stones](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/kyle-walker-and-john-stones-not-part-of-manchester-city-squad-for-sevilla-trip), with [Walker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyle-walker/profil/spieler/95424) limping off in Saturday's [1-1 draw against Aston Villa](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/match-report-leon-bailey-cancelled-out-another-erling-haaland-goal-as-villa-city-share-the-points). [ £15.75 million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manuel-akanji/profil/spieler/284730), providing much-needed cover at a modest price. Guardiola hinted as much after the Villa game. And while a start looks unlikely, Akanji could come off the bench for his first minutes with his new club given five substitutions are available in each match. City also brought in [Sergio Gomez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sergio-gomez/profil/spieler/366930) for added depth in the fullback positions after the departure of [Oleksandr Zinechnko](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oleksandr-zinchenko/profil/spieler/203853). [Match Report: Leon Bailey Cancelled Out Another Erling Haaland Goal as Villa & City Share The Points](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/match-coverage/match-report-leon-bailey-cancelled-out-another-erling-haaland-goal-as-villa-city-share-the-points) After Akanji had to leave his first City training session due to his wife going into labour with the birth of their second child, he is now back and set for a return, with Manchester Evening News saying, "The manager says his new defender is ready to be involved. [Manchester City confirmed the signing of Manuel Akanji ](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/transfer-rumours/official-manchester-city-announce-signing-of-manuel-akanji)(who will also be set for a Borrrusia Dortmund group stage reunion) on the 1st of September, a somewhat unexpected deal, but a sensible one. [Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-news-walker-akanji-24927330) suggesting he may be in line to make his debut. [Manchester City](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-city/startseite/verein/281) looking to clinch the one prize that continues to elude them.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is optimistic about the Spanish club's chances of winning back-to-back Champions League titles even though bookmakers ...

We just don't know because it is an unique situation." "Until the World Cup I believe we won't have problems because the players are prepared and motivated. "We start with enthusiasm, as always, but you never know what is going to happen. "In this competition, Real Madrid have always been respected. "What happened last year will happen again. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Matches like this are what the Champions League group stage are all about. The reigning Scottish champions will welcome Spanish champions Real Madrid to ...

Carter-Vickers will be tasked with one of the toughest challenges of his career in tangling with Benzema while Hart's Champions League experience will be important both in net and keeping the team aware of the challenge around them. But even if Tchouameni can be taken out of the game, Los Blancos have so many ways to hurt a team so they'll need an off day to lose this. Only 22 years old, Tchouameni has quickly taken to life at Real Madrid after joining from Monaco during the summer, but Celtic will likely target him when he gets the ball. While Celtic are clearly the best team in Scotland right now, the numbers are impressive no matter the team, which is why Champions League play will provide a proper test on where they are. After coming in second to Rangers two seasons ago, Celtic couldn't make it out of the Champions League qualifying rounds missing the group stage of last year's competition, but one of the most storied clubs in the world is back and ready to go. The reigning Scottish champions will welcome Spanish champions Real Madrid to their home ground to kick off their return to Champions League play.

Details of the updated Champions League schedule for 2022-23, which has been changed to accommodate the Qatar World Cup.

In the previous campaign the final matchday was played on December 7/8. The final matchday will be played on November 1/2. The semi-finals have also been pushed back by almost two weeks later than the usual schedule. No significant changes have been made in the schedule at this stage of the competition. In the 2021-22 season, the first matchday was on September 15. In order to ensure there is no clash with the [Champions League](https://www.goal.com/en/uefa-champions-league/4oogyu6o156iphvdvphwpck10), European football's governing body UEFA has made changes to its usual schedule.

With PSG vs. Juve arguably the pick of Tuesday's matchups, there will be Christophe Galtier and star man Kylian Mbappe in press conference from 11:45 a.m. ET.

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC)

Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners are expecting a lot from their club in the run up to the World Cup hosted by the Gulf country.

PSG has had a solid start to the French league with five wins and a draw. Paris Saint-Germain’s Qatari owners are expecting a lot from their club in the run up to the World Cup hosted by the Gulf country. Shakhtar played no competitive games for eight months because of the Russian military invasion and arrives at Leipzig unbeaten in three Ukrainian Premier League games. Leipzig lost to Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 on Saturday ahead of hosting Shakhtar in the group’s other game. AC Milan visits Salzburg energized by its 3-2 derby win over Inter Milan and the closing of its latest ownership switch — which includes a minority stake for the New York Yankees. Battle-hardened in Europe after coming through three qualifying rounds, Dinamo Zagreb begins its first group stage campaign since 2019-20 against a Chelsea in a state of flux after a squad rebuild.

For Paris Saint-Germain, each season begins with the question of whether this might be their year in the Champions League, which kicks off for Kylian Mbappe ...

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This is everything you need to know about the TV and live stream details for the Champions League match between Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea.

The bold move from the club comes after speculation that Real Madrid and Manchester City were showing interest in the 22-year-old. On Tuesday, September 6, Chelsea travel to Croatia to take on Dinamo Zagreb as the group stages of the Champions League get underway. Reece James is set to become Chelsea's highest-earning defender in the club's history, after signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge. He was about the only person in the country in agreement with referee Andrew Madley. The striker was unable to play against West Ham on Saturday after suffering a broken jaw during a violent robbery at his home. Chelsea were knocked out of the competition at the quarter-final stage last time out, losing a dramatic tie 5-4 against eventual winners Real Madrid.

After a middling start to their Premier League season, Chelsea will be hoping that a return to European competition offers a chance for them to build ...

That will surely have been music to the ear of Dinamo supporters who will provide a more intimidating cauldron of noise than St Mary's or Elland Road. Chelsea: A win over West Ham on Saturday might have sent the Blues up the Premier League table but it could have been another frustrating weekend for Thomas Tuchel if it were not for a VAR intervention that the Premier League has requested be investigated, so contentious was it. However, they will travel to Croatia acutely aware that the Maksimir Stadium has been something of a graveyard for British sides.

The Champions League returns tomorrow evening and Chelsea kick off their campaign against Dinamo Zagreb.

Chelsea come into this game off the back of a slender victory over West Ham despite their poor performance. If that is anything to go by, fans will hope this could be their year once again. [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-tuchel/profil/trainer/7471) is likely to change his team around from the one that played at the weekend, but he will want some key players to remain starters to ensure the Blues can pass their opening group stage test with flying colours. [take on Slavia Prague in the Europa League](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11959/11697561/chelsea-4-3-slavia-prague-agg-5-3-pedro-scores-twice-in-seven-goal-thriller), a competition they went on to win. The Blues kick off their Group E exploits with a trip to Croatia's capital, where they hope to take three points off the country's best football team, Dinamo Zagreb, to send a message out to the rest of Europe that they are here to cause a stir as unlikely challengers for the most coveted European trophy in football. This will be Chelsea's 19th season where they are taking part in Europe's elite competition, as the club hope to win their third Champions League title.

Champions League: Manchester City are currently having a great outing at Premier League, as they are at the second spot with four wins out of the six games.

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Who's likely to start and who is unavailable or doubtful? UEFA.com predicts the Matchday 1 line-ups.

Doubtful: none Doubtful: Gigot (thigh), Payet (calf) Doubtful: Rode (thigh), Pellegrini (thigh) Doubtful: Moura (calf), Gil (unspecified) Out: Konaté (knee), Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring), Keïta (muscle), Henderson (hamstring), Ramsay (back) Out: Olmo (knee), Klostermann (ankle), Poulsen (thigh) Out: Vallejo (muscle), Odriozola (muscle) Doubtful: Furuhashi (shoulder), Starfelt (knee) Doubtful: Bardghji (undisclosed), Boilesen (undisclosed) Out: Diambou (ankle), Koïta (ankle), Omoregie (thigh), Piątkowski (thigh), Tijani (shin) Doubtful: Adeyemi (foot), Guerreiro (illness) Out: Bynoe-Gittens (shoulder), Dahoud (shoulder), Malen (hamstring), Morey (knee)

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Liverpool are looking to go one step further than they did last time out when they begin their sixth successive season in the Champions League in the ...

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Robert Lewandowski may raise Barcelona's ceiling but Busquets raises their floor. As Group C shapes up as a group of death featuring Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, ...

With five goals under his belt in all competitions, Nkunku will look to prey on Celtic and Shakhtar Donetsk's defenses to make it to the knockout stages. The heart and soul of the squad, Pepe's combativeness may go over the top at times, but it will also push Porto to punch above their weight in Champions League. With three goals and one assist in Bundesliga play this season, Kamada could be in the middle of a breakout season at an important time after the club lost significant depth this summer. After winning Europa League last season, Kamada and Frankfurt will have a tall task in Champions League but if Kamada can bring his European form from last season that saw him score five goals and assist one more, Frankfurt's chances of making it through the group stage would rise significantly. Flexibility is why Bayern Munich hasn't missed Robert Lewandowski so far this season and he'll even have the added bonus of getting to face off against the player that he replaced when Bayern meets Barcelona during the group stage. While Ajax were chasing him on deadline day, Vlachodimos is still with Benfica and will need to put in a similar performance if they're going to make it to the knockout stages again. If things get wild enough during the group stage, don't count Dinamo out as a dark horse side to make the knockouts. As Group C shapes up as a group of death featuring Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Viktoria Plzen, there will be fine margins between a team making it to the knockout stages or heading to Europa League. I say only as that return for would be great for most players, but when Salah scored 23 and assisted 13 more goals last season, he's in a different stratosphere. The departures of club legends Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne mean the team is now built around him. James can lock up a team's best winger -- which will be important facing players like AC Milan's Rafael Leao -- while also linking up with Raheem Sterling to pace the attack. Out of everyone on Chelsea's roster, James is the one player whose absence for any reason could see them crash out of the group stage.

GENEVA — In this unusual season for European soccer, the World Cup in Qatar has split the Champions League into a sprint and a marathon.

Even in a normal season, when the Champions League round-of-16 pairings would be made in mid-December, club executives at the draw at UEFA headquarters would refuse to crow about being paired with an opponent then under-achieving domestically. The first trading period after a World Cup often is fueled by demand for less-heralded players who stood out on the global stage. For teams off to a poor start in domestic leagues, the Champions League offers no respite with two games by Sept. The schedule offers little time to put things right but plenty of time to reflect later during a midseason pause for the competition that will last more than three months. 14, the Champions League resumes with a knockout phase lasting almost four months. Leipzig hosts Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday in Group F and goes to defending champion Real Madrid next week.

The 2022 UCL saw Real Madrid's Karim Benzema push towards all-time records, although his European total is still some way behind Ronaldo and Messi.

By the time of what would be his final season in Europe, Raúl’s Champions League tally stood at 71 goals and his record was still intact. Cristiano became the first player to reach 100 Champions League goals in Real Madrid’s 4-2 win over Bayern in April 2017. But breathing right down Messi’s neck was Cristiano Ronaldo, who was just three goals behind when Raúl’s record fell and just one goal behind by the time of the semi-finals. Raúl’s last goal in the tournament came against Inter Milan in the return leg of the quarter final in April 2011 in his final season for Schalke 04. As Benzema looks to continue his incredible form into the new season, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski (also on 86) has swapped Bayern for Barça and will be aiming to go toe-to-toe with him in both LaLiga and in the Champions League. [quickly slipping away from the visitors](https://en.as.com/soccer/what-is-the-fastest-ever-champions-league-goal-n/) but then a chance fell to the Frenchman. And that meant that he was closing in on [Ronaldo’s UCL records](https://en.as.com/soccer/benzema-targets-cristiano-ronaldo-champions-league-record-n/) for a single campaign. [The second leg](https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-manchester-city-live-online-scores-stats-and-updates-champions-league-n/) handed him a winning penalty and a Parisian final against Liverpool awaited him to go again. Away to Chelsea in London didn’t look like an easy place to go in the away leg of the quarter-finals, but the French striker had his side two goals ahead within 23 minutes. No sooner had the second half begun and he had his third, taking his total in this competition to 82, as he and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski continue their battle for third place on the all-time list. After his heroics against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the round of 16 clash in the 2021/22 campaign, Karim Benzema was at it again at the double...or should I say, treble. It was eventually equalled and surpassed by another Los Blancos player, Raúl González, who made the record his own in September 2005.

The Champions League is back and it can't come a moment too soon. Europe's premier club competition roars back into life tonight as the first of the group ...

Below lies a quiz that will require you to answer a question on each club taking part in the group stages. So, as you countdown the hours to kick-off, why not prove to all and sunder that you are a true Champions League fan. This season already promises to be a special one, with two Scottish sides in Rangers and Celtic both booking their spot in the group stage.

Former Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio expects his old club to still challenge for the title this season despite their slow start to the campaign.

“And then I think Manchester United will make up the top four. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) currently sit seventh in the table, six points behind leaders Arsenal and five behind reigning champions Man City. It's early days and their calendar hasn't been the most difficult, but you have to win games, and that's what they've been doing. [Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) on Saturday. Then I think it's Arsenal who must be the third option from what we've seen so far. "So I'm expecting Liverpool to maybe focus more on those two competitions - the ones they missed out on - this season. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) not being in there. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and Pep Guardiola, losing just a few points over the course of the season.” [Champions League](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and the Premier League. “Every game in the Premier League is tough, and we're really seeing that this season, so for Manchester City and Liverpool to do what they have done over the last few years is a huge credit to [Liverpool and Nike reveal new third kit for 2022/23 season](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-new-third-kit-breaking-24929213) [Liverpool could be set for record £602m figure as Manchester United finally surpassed](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-record-figure-manchester-united-24922043)

Arguably the clash of Tuesday's slate of UEFA Champions League games is Paris Saint-Germain at home to Juventus with two European heavyweights going up ...

Di Maria missing out is a shame but Paredes and Rabiot should ensure that this is still a spicy occasion and Galtier's men will be keen to draw first blood. Leandro Paredes and Adrien Rabiot are both part of the Italians' former PSG player contingent and Massimiliano Allegri has already said that Juventus are playing for second place with SL Benfica. Arguably the clash of Tuesday's slate of UEFA Champions League games is Paris Saint-Germain at home to Juventus with two European heavyweights going up against each other.

Battle-hardened in Europe after coming through three qualifying rounds, Dinamo Zagreb begins its first group stage campaign since 2019-20 against a Chelsea ...

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After a three-month hiatus, the UEFA Champions League officially returns to Action Tuesday. The first eight games of the group stage will kick off tomorrow ...

Plus, it opted to sell both its starting centre-halves this summer and was absolutely boat-raced over the weekend against Barcelona....at home (3-0 defeat, 9-1 in big scoring chances). For me, I actually rate City a positive regression candidate based on its Premier League fixtures — +14 goal differential, +21 big scoring chances differential. On the road, Juve owns a +0 goal differential on a -2 big chances differential. In last season’s Champions League, Salzburg was held goalless only once and generated 1.48 expected goals per 90 minutes in four group matches. Last season, it posted a +23 goal differential in La Liga on a +5 expected goal differential. Through five league matches, manager Max Allegri’s side has a +5 goal differential on a +1 big scoring chances differential.

Paris Saint-Germain will return to UEFA Champions League action in its upcoming home matchup against Serie A side Juventus.

Neymar did not have much to go his way in Champions League play with PSG last season, as he failed to score a single goal in his six such appearances. Paris Saint-Germain will return to UEFA Champions League action in its upcoming home matchup against Juventus. PSG and Juventus are set to face off in the Champions League competition for the first time ever.

Here's how to watch a PSG vs Juventus live stream no matter where you are, as Mbappe, Neymar and Messi take center-stage on the first Champions League night ...

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Free expert soccer picks, predictions, analysis and best bets for the UEFA Champions League group games on Tuesday September 6.

Like Manchester City, Paris St-Germain is desperate to win a first Champions League title this season and the French powerhouse starts its group-stage schedule with a heavyweight clash against Juventus. The English Premier League champions are still hunting a first European crown but the addition of Norway striker Erling Haaland, who has scored 10 goals in his first 6 league matches, makes City an even more intimidating opponent. Sevilla sold some important players over the summer and could be outclassed by Pep Guardiola’s team in Andalusia. Thomas Tuchel’s team were fortunate to beat West Ham 2-1 at the weekend and their defense has struggled to keep opposing offenses quiet, conceding 9 goals in 6 league matches. Both teams to score looks a good bet in Glasgow. Celtic warmed up for this clash with European champions Real Madrid by beating Glasgow rivals Rangers 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.

Few can argue that Manchester City aren't favourites for the tournament but, as Guardiola says, it means so little.

In England people say that a team is a favourite to be in the top four but nobody knows, or to win the Premier League, but how many games are there to go? The only thing I can say is that if they ask if we are favourites, what’s going to change? All the teams in Spain, all the teams in the Premier League, all the presidents and owners would give everything to be in the Champions League the next season. Liverpool might be struggling now but in the Champions League things often change dramatically between the last-16 draw in December and the knockout stages in March, so it’s a bit early to be writing teams off. “It’s a question they ask me every year in England when we are favourites — they ask if that’s right, and we’ve never won it. Not just now, but while Haaland — and Guardiola — are in Manchester. In May, they were within minutes of an extremely accomplished two-legged victory over Real Madrid, until in the 89th minute, they remembered they are Real Madrid. The kind of factors that derailed City in the past two seasons, for example. And they would love to, yes, but the noises inside the club are consistent: every year, the priority is the we have to win the Champions league…” But what does that mean when football so often gets in the way? It’s a difficult competition, we are proud to be here again and we will try again like we have from day one.

After a busy summer transfer window that brought an influx of No 9s, these are the tactical changes among the Champions League contenders.

[Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/), [Italy](https://theathletic.com/football/team/italy/) and [Inter](https://theathletic.com/football/team/inter/). [Yves Bissouma](https://theathletic.com/football/player/yves-bissouma-FOrOnr7xQLhw0bUz/) is a fine all-round midfielder, while [Ivan Perisic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ivan-perisic-k11k4li4KzpB1wHo/) thrived at wing-back for Conte’s Inter side and [Djed Spence](https://theathletic.com/football/player/djed-spence-P7G2Mu7s7CQlvJSD/) is a promising option down the right. [Richarlison](https://theathletic.com/football/player/richarlison-In1i1xxYvNDi2SMI/) is a versatile option up front and performed well in the weekend win over [Fulham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fulham/). [Casemiro](https://theathletic.com/football/player/casemiro-wQ6Q8xViV8kqizDc/) before the Brazilian even left for [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/). [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://theathletic.com/football/player/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-PlxW6clTOC8TqmBP/), attackers largely based around the speed and the timing of their runs in behind. [Ruben Loftus-Cheek](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ruben-loftus-cheek-vpgwsKz86kGSpSFU/) sometimes used as a right-wing-back-cum-attacking-midfielder. In the second half of last season, Tottenham were superb, still based around the excellent relationship between [Son Heung-min](https://theathletic.com/football/player/son-heung-min-i8anqhPOK1u8ImfB/) and [Harry Kane](https://theathletic.com/football/player/harry-kane-47vQtg5y5Ub8iFqb/), but with [Dejan Kulusevski](https://theathletic.com/football/player/dejan-kulusevski-DWZJrbDLT11cnOL8/) arriving in January to play from the right, knitting things together and working in tight spaces. With [Fabinho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fabinho-B4oErnzfMBHwkivn/), [Thiago Alcantara](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thiago-alcantara-uOkkaZsOvZ89x8Fz/), [Naby Keita](https://theathletic.com/football/player/naby-keita-QDeZXk2kh6jd8XBB/), [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://theathletic.com/football/player/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-RZw4BrkvAwkFgYIC/), Elliott, [Fabio Carvalho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fabio-carvalho-u6rOpW5G3QBExdkx/) and loanee Arthur Melo all options, it’s not like Liverpool are particularly understaffed in midfield, although there are more questions about whether Klopp knows the right combination to provide the right balance. [criticising Tuchel’s tactical use of him](https://theathletic.com/3139108/2022/02/20/what-lukakus-record-low-seven-touches-says-about-chelseas-struggling-striker-tuchel-and-his-team-mates/). [Marc Cucurella](https://theathletic.com/football/player/marc-cucurella-HjRBGZc2KN43b1sK/) brings another tactical option down the left, but for all the upheaval in defence and attack, Chelsea still feel a familiar outfit from last year. Thus far, his best contributions have come when Liverpool have used [Harvey Elliott](https://theathletic.com/football/player/harvey-elliott-L4nt7bPpUbXCSwGo/) in a right-sided midfield role, dragging the opposition left-back forward and creating space for him. He’s so far proved excellent at thumping goals past weaker [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) sides and while there’s little doubt he’ll thrive in the Champions League group stage — 23 goals in 19 Champions League games tells the story — the real test will come in the knockout phase.

Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners are expecting a lot from their club in the run up to the World Cup hosted by the Gulf country.

PSG has had a solid start to the French league with five wins and a draw. Paris Saint-Germain’s Qatari owners are expecting a lot from their club in the run up to the World Cup hosted by the Gulf country. Shakhtar played no competitive games for eight months because of the Russian military invasion and arrives at Leipzig unbeaten in three Ukrainian Premier League games. Leipzig lost to Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 on Saturday ahead of hosting Shakhtar in the group’s other game. AC Milan visits Salzburg energized by its 3-2 derby win over Inter Milan and the closing of its latest ownership switch — which includes a minority stake for the New York Yankees. Battle-hardened in Europe after coming through three qualifying rounds, Dinamo Zagreb begins its first group stage campaign since 2019-20 against a Chelsea in a state of flux after a squad rebuild.

The biggest club competition in European football is back, and some of the shiniest names and player...

3 - Salzburg remained unbeaten at home in last season's Champions League (P4 W3 D1 L0), winning all three of their home games in the group stage. 14 - Copenhagen have only lost one of their last 14 away games in all European competitions (including qualifiers – W8 D5). Chelsea have lost just one of their last 11 away games in the Champions League (W8 D2), a 1-0 defeat at Juventus last season. 12 - Last season, Christopher Nkunku (12 goals) overtook Timo Werner and Emil Forsberg (both 11) to become RB Leipzig's top goalscorer in major European competition (excluding qualifiers). City striker Erling Haaland has scored 23 goals in 19 Champions League appearances, the best goals/game ratio of any player in the competition's history with a minimum of 10 appearances (1.2). The only previous instance saw City win home and away in the 2015-16 Champions League group stage.

1Aston Villa 1981-82 · 2PSV Eindhoven 1987-88 · 3Barcelona 1991-92 · 4Marseille 1992-93 · 5Ajax 1994-95 · 6Juventus 1995-96 · 7Borussia Dortmund 1996-97 · 8AC Milan ...

[Champions League kit for the 22-23 season, you can do that here.](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/champions-league-2022-23-kits-ranked/blt2edfeb45e6e5bc37) The history of the tournament is littered with some seriously sensational kits, so as each club begins their long march to potential victory, we compiled a list of the 10 best Champions League winning shirts. After all, it’s not the winning that counts, it’s looking really good while you do it.

PSG vs Juventus, Champions League: Read the pre-match build up, predicted xi and live streaming info of the UCL fixture set to be played in Paris, France.

- ⦿ Fiorentina 1-1 Juventus It comes into the game after a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina. Juventus, on the other hand, has not played in the final for five years now.

One of the marquee matchups of the Champions League group stage opening slate pits European giants PSG and Juventus against one another, with the first ...

This season, Vlahovic has scored in three of his four Serie A appearances. Dusan Vlahovic only has two career Champions League appearances, but he scored in one, on the road at Villarreal last season. Down the stretch of league play last year, Juventus profiled the same. In the 4-0 group stage loss to Chelsea last season, one of only two group stage matches that Juve conceded a goal, three of the four goals came after halftime. The above tweet came prior to the PSG win over Nantes where he grabbed yet another assist. There's not enough consistency from Juventus to present PSG a challenge at this stage in the season. With Neymar and Mbappe both shouldering the goalscoring weight at PSG, Messi is instead tasked with the majority of the team's creativity. PSG are expected to win, but figuring out by what margin and what game flow is a far more difficult task. The club has lacked creativity in the final third, with just 6.52 xG (expected goals) across the five matches, sitting Juve eighth in Serie A, miles behind the likes of Napoli, Inter, and AC Milan. Juventus also crave European silverware, having failed to progress past the quarterfinals since their finals loss to Real Madrid in 2017. The club reached the finals in 2020, only to fall to Bayern Munich. Dominating Ligue 1 play despite locker room adversity, Galtier must now navigate the Champions League knowing his employers expect to hoist a trophy at the end of the season.

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the many star names on show as the Champions League group stage gets underway on Tuesday.

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Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Sadio Mané... Solo algunos de los nombres estelares que se anotan entre ...

Karim Benzema fue el máximo anotador de la Champions League 2021-2022, con 15 goles para el campeón Real Madrid. Solo algunos de los nombres estelares que se anotan entre los favoritos para liderar el listado de artilleros. Se abre una nueva temporada de la Champions League y los mejores delanteros del mundo buscarán no solo el éxito colectivo, sino también dejar su huella entre los goleadores del certamen.

This is everything you need to know about the TV and live stream details for the Champions League match between Napoli and Liverpool.

Liverpool make the trip to face Napoli in the group stages of the Champions League on Wednesday, September 7. However, they have proven to be vulnerable at the back so far this season which will give teams confidence they can be beaten. The Champions League Group A match between Napoli and Liverpool kicks off at 8pm on Wednesday, September 7. Premier League Three draws and a loss for Liverpool have left them down in seventh in the Premier League table after six games, This is everything you need to know about the TV and live stream details for the Champions League match between Napoli and Liverpool.

Liverpool's opener in the 2022-23 Champions League takes the Reds to opponents who they have never scored an away goal against in three attempts.

September 7 - 15:00 ET September 8

The group stage of the 22-23 UEFA Champions League gets underway with a handful of teams with a realistic chance of lifting the trophy in Istanbul next ...

[Jurgen Klopp’s side ](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/)are third favourites to lift the trophy in June. Despite the exit of the likes of Casemiro, Bale and Isco over the summer months, Madrid have reinforced well with both Antonio Rudiger and Aurélien Tchouaméni looking like solid acquisitions. This season, Real Madrid embark on a journey to win their 15th European crown. The Reds’ bid to secure European Cup No. Given the staging of the 2022 Qatar World Cup which commences on 20 November, the group stage games will be condensed into a two month window with matches coming thick and fast. [Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG](https://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/premier-league/manchester-city.html#:~:text=It%20started%20when%20the%20Abu,transfer%20fee%20of%20%C2%A332m.)), City have been regular contenders in the competition and despite their dominance in the Premier League, the Manchester side have been unable to replicate this success at European level with Guardiola’s side falling at the semi-final stage last season losing to eventual champions Real Madrid.

LFCTR asked their Twitter fans who they want to start as the striker for Liverpool's opening Champions League match against Napoli. Here are the results.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [Report: Liverpool Made Last Minute Bid To Sign Moises Caicedo - Brighton To Offer Reds Priority After World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/.preview/cn02aa789690002500?auth=1662401613:88e64e951791975ed2609ce7bae488fb1e1cbecf&nonce=1662315228023) [Liverpool Name Champions League Squad & Exclude Two First Team Players](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/liverpool-name-champions-league-squad-exclude-two-first-team-players) [Konrad Laimer Reveals All Behind Failed Liverpool Move](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/konrad-laimer-reveals-all-behind-failed-liverpool-move) [Watch: Everton 0-0 Liverpool Match Highlights Darwin Nunez has come out on top with half the votes at 50%. They travel to Italy on Wednesday as they open their Diogo Jota returned from injury at the weekend but failed to make an impact.

Tiafoe beat Rafael Nadal in four sets for arguably the biggest win of his career.

[here](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-preview-bold-predictions-final-record-for-every-team-plus-playoff-picks-and-super-bowl-lvii-winner/). Our Mike Axisa, meanwhile, has [four things the Yankees need to do to snap out of their slump](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/how-can-yankees-snap-out-of-slump-four-things-new-york-needs-to-avoid-historic-collapse/). Our NFL reporter Cody Benjamin has [six teams that will have the toughest seasons](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-season-browns-falcons-giants-among-six-teams-headed-for-bumpiest-rides/). NL East: The Mets had a 10 1/2 game lead at one point and it's been dwindled down to one game. [10 USMNT-eligible players](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uefa-champions-league-what-to-know-about-usmnt-eligible-players-in-the-group-stage-and-what-to-expect/) playing, including Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) and Weston McKennie (Juventus). 2 seed Rafael Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3](https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/us-open-2022-rafael-nadals-quarterfinal-streak-ends-with-loss-to-frances-tiafoe-in-fourth-round/) to advance to the quarterfinal. [NFL](/nfl)-free weekend of 2022. There have been several seasons where the last place team finished 8-8 (most recently in 2008 NFC East), but there's never been an instance where every team finished ABOVE .500. And I'm especially interested in the AFC West, where all four teams have legitimate playoff (and maybe even Super Bowl) hopes. Our soccer scribe Jonathan Johnson has [everything you need to know](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2022-23-champions-league-psg-out-to-make-early-statement-against-vulnerable-juventus/live/) for the match, and Chuck Booth has [the most indispensable players in the group stage](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uefa-champions-league-group-stages-most-indispensable-players-with-chelseas-reece-james-and-more/). - It ends a streak of 16 straight Grand Slam quarterfinals made for Nadal when he plays. - It's Tiafoe's second career Grand Slam quarterfinal along with the 2019 Australian Open.

All-time UCL top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent from the competition in 2022-23, with his Manchester United side failing to qualify, so can Lionel ...

Who are the leading teams and players by the numbers? Premier League clubs Manchester City and Liverpool are among the favourites for the UCL title, while reigning champions Real Madrid are looking to retain the crown. All-time UCL top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent from the competition in 2022-23, with his Manchester United side failing to qualify, so can Lionel Messi capitalise and catch up with the Portuguese’s record goal tally?

Un total de 11 representantes tendrá USMNT en la siguiente edición del torneo máximo de clubes en Europa con Pulisic y Gio Reyna como los estandartes del ...

[Más sobre UEFA Champions League](https://www.tudn.com/null) - Malik Tillman (Rangers) - James Sands (Rangers)

Is this the year for Pep Guardiola's Man City or Lionel Messi's PSG? Here's how to watch every 2022/23 UCL fixture online and get a Champions League live ...

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The most prestigious trophy in the men's and women's games is up for grabs once again, but which teams will be expected to fight for a final berth? A new ...

PSG are still in the hunt for their first Champions League title and made it to the semi-finals last term, only for compatriots Lyon to knock them out with a 5-3 aggregate win. Barcelona have emerged as a superpower on the continent and secured their first Champions League title in 2021. Lyon will be eager to make it two Champions League wins in a row and further enhance their reputation as the team to beat in women’s football. Having made significant signings to strengthen in several positions, they are looking strong again and are out to prove they can thrive without Robert Lewandowski. After failing to make the final in 2021-22, Pep Guardiola’s side are under pressure to finally confirm their place as a true continental powerhouse. A new Champions League campaign is on the way, with teams from both the men's and women's games eager to claim European club football's most prestigious trophy.

The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League starts today — and you can watch it live wherever you are. Here's how.

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Here are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea's trip to Dinamo Zagreb for today's opening Champions League game.

This time around the west London club are in a group with AC Milan, RB Salzburg and tonight's opposition Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb. Now that the European games have started, the schedule does not get any easier for the players. The team currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, however, Tuesday night's game sees them kick start their Champions League campaign. Dinamo Zagreb Team Chelsea Team Dinamo Zagreb vs Chelsea

Follow the latest from the Champions League as Dinamo Zagreb host Chelsea in Group E.

75 mins to KO: Chelsea have been drawn in a group alongside AC Milan and Red Bull Salzburg, and Dinamo Zagreb of course. 30 mins to KO: Chelsea made a number of big signings over the summer. Orsic was released in behind the Chelsea defence, Fofana didn't have the pace to get back and make the tackle and the youngster prods the finish past Kepa and over the line! Dinamo Zagreb have taken the lead against the run of play! Sterling played the ball in behind for Havertz who had the pace advantage on his opponent. Orsic deserves a lot of credit for taking the opportunity. The away team have the ball in the back of the net, but it's been chalked off for offside. The ball was played to Ademi 20 yards out and he unleashed a ferocious strike with a lot of power! 19 mins: A period of sustained pressure from Chelsea as they search for an equaliser. Chelsea have started the second half at a higher tempo and Havertz does brilliantly to beat his man down the right side and whip a dangerous ball into the box. 38 mins: Nothing is working for Chelsea at the moment. They are giving away possession cheaply in the middle of the pitch - this time it's Kovacic who concedes the ball.

Dinamo Zagreb is set to challenge Chelsea in their first match of the Champions League group stage at 12:45 p.m. ET September 6th at Stadion Maksimir. There are ...

Last year, Dinamo Zagreb lost in the playoff round to Sheriff on scores of 0-3 and 0-3. There are 32 teams in the group stage divided into 8 groups; the winners and runners-up in each group will advance to the round of 16, the third-place teams will continue in the Europa League round of 32, and the losers will bid the tournament farewell. Dinamo Zagreb is set to challenge Chelsea in their first match of the Champions League group stage at 12:45 p.m.