Barcelona and big teams like Bayern Munich secured victories in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. However, Atalanta surprised by defeating Chelsea. Liverpool also returned to winning ways. Wednesday's schedule featured the main attraction of a battle between two powerful clubs. Real Madrid faced Manchester City at their home ground, Santiago Bernabéu. Real has been unable to secure a victory in three consecutive La Liga matches. On the other hand, Manchester City had lost their last Champions League match against Leverkusen. So both teams were desperate to return to form on Wednesday night. Teams like Arsenal and PSG also took the field in other matches.
Which other matches were worth watching on Wednesday?
Real will be without several star footballers due to injury problems. The list includes defenders like Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, and Dean Huijsen. Mbappé did not train with the team on Tuesday. So Real was practically under pressure before facing Manchester City. City's striker Erling Haaland, who is in tremendous form, is adding to the concerns. Therefore, Real coach Xabi Alonso was worried before facing Pep Guardiola.
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In another match, table-toppers Arsenal faced Club Brugge. Arsenal, who have been in tremendous form recently, were focused on winning this match to further strengthen their position at the top of the league. Last season's champions PSG, took on Spanish club Athletic Bilbao. The Parisian club had the opportunity to go to the top if they won the match.
Benfica and Napoli faced each other in an evenly matched contest. German club Bayer Leverkusen's opponents were Newcastle. Football fans' focus was on these matches.
UEFA Champions League schedule
Wednesday, 11:15 PM Indian Standard Time
- Villarreal vs Copenhagen
Wednesday, 1:30 AM Indian Standard Time
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City
- Club Brugge vs Arsenal
- Athletic Bilbao vs PSG
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle
- Benfica vs Napoli
- Juventus vs Pafos FC
- Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt
- Qarabağ FK vs Ajax
Where to Watch the Matches?
UEFA Champions League matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network on television. Matches can also be watched on the SonyLIV app and website. However, a subscription will be required for this.
