The first day of action in Matchweek Three of the UEFA Champions League left a variety of talking points for fans all around the world, and judging by the matches we have in our hands, Wednesday's matches might be as controversial as the ones that preceeded them.
The defending champions of the competition will enter Wednesday trying to go back to winning ways after a slight slip-up last weekend. Added to their game against Shakhtar, all the attention will be placed on Erling Haaland and Manchester City, who should not have any problems to sort out their clash against Kobenhavn.
Elsewhere, there will be a couple of matches between teams desperate to earn points, such as the matches featuring RB Leipzig and Sevilla, who could see their boss being sacked due to a poor start of the season across all competitions.
Let us give you a glimpse of the games that will take place on Wednesday in the most followed club competition in the globe.
Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb
The away side make it to Austria with their second win of the competition in sight. Meanwhile, the home team will want to put an end to their winless run in the tournament by winning their first match of the tournament and giving their chances of making the next round a major boost. These teams have played four matches with Salzburg playing the role of hosts, and with those stats in mind, Dinamo Zagreb should have high hopes for success, as they have won two out of those four clashes.
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RB Leipzig vs Celtic
Two teams that are yet to win their first match of the competition lock horns at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. The Scottish side makes it to this match having a slight edge over the German outfit, as they have snatched a point away from one of their group rivals. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls need to start winning games not only i if they want to keep their hopes for success in the competition alive, but also to keep their options of playing European tournaments this season.
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Manchester City vs Kobenhavn
The current Premier League leaders get ready to welcome the Danish club with nothing but victory on their minds and with all the tools at their disposal to do so. The away team seems like a major underdog ahead of this game, and it could not be different in any sort of form, as Erling Haaland's performances in the domestic competition and in the continental tournament have caused nightmares to all the defenders he has faced. Maybe this clash will not be about Manchester City trying to win...it will only be about how many goals they can score in the process.
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Sevilla vs Borussia Dortmund
Word on the street says that coach Julen Lopetegui's future with Sevilla will be decided after this game, and a loss here would certainly speed things up if the decision is to fire him. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund will want to go back to winning ways after falling prey of Erling Haaland's antics on Matchday 2, where they were unable to hold on to a one-nil lead. This will be Dortmund's third trip to Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium since 2010, and things have gone quite well for the Black and Yellow, with a win and a draw in those two games. Will Sevilla prove their worth and keep their boss around for at least one more game?
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Juventus vs Maccabi Haifa
No one thought Juventus would be without points after two games in this UEFA Champions League edition, but the bianconeri's performances have been utterly disappointing. Now, a third loss against Maccabi Haifa would not only condemn them to fourth place in this group, it would also jeopardize their options to play in European tournaments this year. As for the Israeli side, they have not been able to score in two previous matches against the Italian titans...could we see them winning their first match this time around?
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Benfica vs PSG
This match will determine who reaches the halfway point of the group stage as leaders in Group H. Both teams make it to this game with the same goal difference and the same number of points, but honestly, it would be insane to compare their squads, as Mbappé, Neymar, and Messi seem to have the upper hand against a defensive unit led by Nicolás Otamendi and a midfield commanded by Florentino Luis. It seems like this game could be a bit one-sided, but Benfica have proven in the past they can handle themselves against big teams, and there is nothing that suggests they will not be able to prove their worth against the Ligue 1 champions.
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There will be two more matches on October 5, but their relevance makes us believe they deserve a thorough analysis. Those matches are:
For more details, fixtures, and group standings for the tournament, visit our dedicated UEFA Champions League website.
