The Champions League returns tonight with nine matches from the final round of the league phase. The schedule features several interesting fixtures, with major teams aiming to take another step toward qualification.
All eyes will be on Real Madrid, who travel to Athens to face AEK. The Madrid side come in with maximum points and are considered favorites, while the Greek side must react after two consecutive defeats.
Another delicate away trip is Liverpool’s visit to Turkey, where they will face Fenerbahçe. The English side have won their first three matches, collecting nine points, and aim to keep their perfect run going.
These two games will be played at 18:45, while seven other matches will kick off at 21:00. Arsenal travel to the Czech Republic to face Slavia Prague. After drawing with Bayern Munich, the Londoners are looking to return to winning ways.
Meanwhile, Manchester City play in Germany against Leipzig. Pep Guardiola’s side have six points and come off a convincing 5-1 win over AEK. The clash between Porto and Napoli in Portugal also promises to be of special interest, with both teams determined to take the three points at all costs.
In Germany, Borussia Dortmund host Spanish side Betis, in a challenge expected to be highly competitive.
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