Champions League matchday 4: the tension is rising!

It’s back to the Champions League for the best football teams in Europe on 5-6 November. Who’s on track and who needs to step up: we’ll tell you all about the key encounters in our preview article. Of course, there’s Club Brugge’s next chance to rise to the occasion, amongst other epic thrillers in the making…

Real Madrid vs AC Milan

05/11 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Real Madrid

This could be a nervous game, but it’s fair to say that there’s little standing in Real Madrid’s way these days. It may be slight, but a searching AC Milan will suffer defeat.

Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen

05/11 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Liverpool

Liverpool is leading the ranking, with a perfect track record so far. While Leverkusen hasn’t lost, but is sixth due to a draw. LFC will win this in a tight battle.

Sporting CP vs Manchester City

05/11 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Manchester City

Modest Portuguese outfit Sporting has seen its great work rewarded with an 8th place. Manchester City is another level, though: away win for the team in sky blue.

Celtic Glasgow vs RB Leipzig

05/11 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: RB Leipzig

Celtic has settled in the middle of the ranking, and all things considered, it’s probably content there. Leipzig has only tasted defeat so far, but this will be its first victory.

Lille OSC vs Juventus

05/11 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Lille OSC

This fixture pits number 15 against number 14 in a battle in the belly of the ranking. Lille has home advantage, crucial for a win against Juventus here.

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa

06/11 6.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Aston Villa

Club Brugge is Belgium’s hope in the CL, but its 3 points so far aren’t enough to push through. Aston Villa is leading the ranking and is expected to win here.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Atlético Madrid

06/11 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Paris Saint-Germain

Will succeed PSG this time around? It’s possible, here: the upcoming opposition in the form of Atlético Madrid hasn’t been doing great. 3 points to PSG.

Inter Milan vs Arsenal

06/11 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Inter Milan

On the surface, Inter Milan and Arsenal are just about on the same level. Therefore, we see home advantage become the decisive factor here.