The Champions League is back, and this week promises thrilling encounters as the first round of group stage matches unfolds from Tuesday to Thursday.
English clubs in action include Aston Villa, who are off to Brugge, Manchester City taking on Porto, Arsenal visiting Napoli, and Liverpool hosting Atletico Madrid. On Thursday, Manchester United will clash with Sabah.
One of the standout fixtures on Wednesday is Liverpool versus Atletico Madrid. Their previous meetings have always been a spectacle filled with goals and drama. Similarly, Arsenal will face Napoli, who are now under the management of Massimiliano Allegri.
All eyes will be on José Mourinho, as his Real Madrid side faces Milan's Inter. This marks the Portuguese's first real test at this level since his return to the top tier of management.
Also worth watching is Francesco Farioli. His Porto team has made an excellent start to the Portuguese league, and now he prepares for a tactical battle against Enzo Maresca from Manchester City.
Another player to keep an eye on this season is Rafinha. The Barcelona captain has adapted superbly to his role as a central striker, netting six goals in four La Liga matches, and he's primed to cause problems for Feyenoord.
Alongside the Champions League, this week also features matches in the EFL Cup, with the highlight being Chelsea's clash against Leeds United.
