Champions League 23-24: The most awaited Matchday 3 games

European club football is back with the third Matchday of the Champions League’s 2023/24 season. Get to know which clubs are playing and the biggest matches you should be excited to watch or even bet on.

Bayern, Real Madrid, and Barcelona aim for a three-win streak in the league and stay on top of their group standings. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for an exhilarating ride to the top Champions League fixtures this Matchday.

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Group A: Galatasaray (H) vs Bayern Munich (A)

Galatasaray and Bayern have secured their victories against Manchester United in Group A, helping them gain solid momentum. Now, these two formidable clubs are set to face off with Bayern being the clear favourites, boasting a stacked squad in every position.

• Galatasaray wants to secure a spot in the knockouts: Galatasaray crafted one of the most talented squads for the 2023/24 edition of the UCL. Their frontline is stacked with Wilfried Zaha, Mauro Icardi, and Hakim Ziyech leading Gala’s offence. They have enough firepower to give a sturdy Bayern defence a tough time.

• Bayern has the squad depth to win the game: Bayern is regarded as one of the most talented clubs in Europe. They have a world-class defence that features Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Matthijs de Ligt, and Alphonso Davies. Despite their strength in defence, Bayern’s attack will be a big problem for Galatasaray. Harry Kane, Leroy Sané, Kingsley Coman, and Serge Gnabry pose a big threat to the Turkish squad. They will have a bit of trouble playing against Gala’s defence as they play more physically than most German sides, but Bayern has enough talent to beat that.

Group B: Arsenal (A) vs Sevilla (H)

After suffering a surprising loss to Lens on Matchday 2, Arsenal is determined to bounce back when they face Sevilla. Although they maintain an unbeaten record in the current Premier League season, their loss to Lens raised concerns. They’re feeling more confident after losing to Lens, as they beat Manchester City in England.

Sevilla, on the other hand, seeks a positive result as they’ve only won two matches in La Liga and have played two draws in the UCL against Lens and PSV.

• Arsenal’s squad health will determine if they bounce back: They are projected to have a healthy lineup featuring Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Thomas Partey just before the international break. Bukayo Saka’s health has also improved through the break, so Arsenal will likely be fully fit.

• Sevilla is desperate for a win: While Arsenal is considered the favourite to win this match, do not underestimate a desperate but talented Sevilla as they have a formidable squad. Multi-time UCL winner Sergio Ramos is the team’s biggest name, but Jesús Navas, Ivan Rakitić, and Érik Lamela all round out a solid squad.They have a system centred on maximising Youssef En-Nesyri, their top striker. He scores at a reliable rate, making Sevilla such a big threat whenever he finds space to shoot.

Group F: Newcastle United (H) vs Borussia Dortmund (A)

Newcastle United is riding solid momentum after their tremendous 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Matchday 2 of the UCL. St. James Park was extremely loud in support of the home team, and they’re ready to recreate the magic this Matchday.

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund is yet to secure a UCL win after a loss to PSG and a goalless draw with AC Milan. They want to win a match now to support their bid for the knockout stage, but they will have to get past the Magpies.

• Newcastle has the momentum from beating PSG: The confidence that Newcastle gained from their match against PSG will be useful for this upcoming match. Dortmund is a tough matchup because they’re stacked with talent, but Newcastle will rely on Sven Botman and the rest of the defence to step up.

• Dortmund thrives in a loud environment like St. James Park: Dortmund is used to playing in a loud stadium as they usually play at Signal Iduna Park, one of the most atmospheric stadiums to the fans’ raucous support. They can use the experience when playing away at Newcastle. Sébastien Haller will be the go-to forward to score goals, but the midfield of Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt, and Giovanni Reyna will all be crucial with their playmaking.

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Group F: Paris Saint-Germain (H) vs AC Milan (A)

PSG wants to redeem themselves from the 1-4 drubbing at the hands of Newcastle. They will have a tough match ahead of them in the ‘Group of Death’ with AC Milan up next. The Italian side has been phenomenal in Serie A, holding the top spot in the table. Their UCL campaign has left much to be desired with two goalless draws, but this match against PSG projects will be fun.

• PSG look to bounce back after a devastating loss: The Parisians are extra-motivated to perform better, especially since they will play at Parc des Princes in front of a home crowd. Kylian Mbappé leads the charge to help his club succeed after the previous Matchday with a solid supporting cast by his side.

• AC Milan needs to get a win: Despite their success in domestic competition, Milan was a semi-finalist in the 2022/23 UCL. They must live up to expectations with most of their core returning. Watch for Raphael Leão to shine as the club’s big star and the versatile Christian Pulisic to contribute to Milan’s ambitions of winning the title.

Group E: Celtic (H) vs Atlético Madrid (A)

The Scottish giants have been dominating in their domestic league with a spotless record. However, their Champions League run has been marred with disappointing performances as they lost to both Lazio and Feyenoord.

Now, they face their rivals in this match, Atlético Madrid, who is fresh off a nail-biting win against Feyenoord. They have the momentum ahead of this match alongside the status of favourites. The Spanish titans anticipate a tough contest, as Celtic is filled with hard-nosed players ready to impose their play style.

• Atléti needs the win to secure a spot in the knockouts: Diego Simeone and his team are determined to make their mark in the Champions League and remain a strong dark horse for the trophy. This talented team boasts Antoine Griezmann at the forefront, but don’t underestimate their collective strength, as Jan Oblak and his defenders Mario Hermoso, Stefan Savic, and César Azpilicueta have been superb this season.

• Celtic must win to keep up in the group: Celtic may be down but not out, as they want to keep performing and playing their well-balanced system against Atléti. They have to keep up with their physicality, and their offence execute precise passes between the lines.

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