There is a lot to look forward to in European football as the UEFA Champions League returns for a new season. The fans are back and with them the electric vibe of UCL evenings.
The group stage draw for this season has produced some interesting matches. Several heavyweights have been matched together to give several high-quality group stage matchups. The much-anticipated UEFA Champions League is set to begin in big style now that the international break is over. Let’s take a look at the top ten group stage matches we should not miss.
Wolfsburg vs Sevilla
In a highly contested Group G, this is a tie to watch. Each of the four teams has the ability to defeat the others. These two teams, on the other hand, have had a terrific start to the season and have done a good job of retaining crucial players as the season progresses.
After three games, Wolfsburg is the only team in the Bundesliga without a loss. Meanwhile, Sevilla has kept Jules Kounde and has had a strong start to the season. In a group of tight margins, games like this will be essential and impossible to anticipate.
Manchester United vs Atalanta
In Group F of the UEFA Champions League, two excellent teams will face off. The tie will undoubtedly be looked up to for the high-octane football it will bring. Both teams are among the highest-scoring in Europe, so a high-scoring tie is likely.
Both teams will be vying for the top spot in Group F. Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are expected to have a successful season. Atalanta, on the other hand, will be looking to maintain its impressive form and improve on recent results.
AFC Ajax Vs Borussia Dortmund
The fans have returned to football, and a match between Ajax and Dortmund is sure to excite them. This game will feature two of the most fervent fanbases in the world. On both legs, the return of Dortmund’s iconic yellow wall and Ajax’s legendary Amsterdam Ultras will provide the ideal atmosphere.
Liverpool vs AC Milan
A great UEFA Champions League rematch between two UEFA titans. The two clubs have played twice in the UCL finals, both times in the semi-finals. Liverpool fought back from a three-goal deficit to win the 2004/05 final on penalties, making it one of the best Champions League finals ever.
After an eight-year absence, AC Milan is back in the UEFA Champions League this season. On the group stage, a meeting against Liverpool would be a fitting depiction of the competition’s goals. Every tie in this difficult group will have high stakes, and both clubs will be seeking to impress.
Manchester United Vs Villarreal
A replay of the UEFA Europa League final from last season. It was a tense final, with one of the longest penalty shoot-outs in recent memory deciding the winner.
Manchester United and their supporters will be looking forward to this group stage match. They’d be ready to right the wrongs and avenge themselves. In reality, Cristiano Ronaldo has 13 goals and five assists in 19 games against Villareal. The Portuguese have a fantastic track record. Villareal, on the other side, would like to repeat their victory against their opponents.
Inter Milan Vs Real Madrid
A replay of the UEFA Europa League final from last season. It was a tense final, with one of the longest penalty shoot-outs in recent memory deciding the winner.
Manchester United and their supporters will be looking forward to this group stage match. They’d be ready to right the wrongs and avenge themselves. In reality, Cristiano Ronaldo has 13 goals and five assists in 19 games against Villareal. The Portuguese have a fantastic track record. Villareal, on the other side, would like to repeat their victory against their opponents.
FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
A bitterly fought battle between two European spearheads. Although the two clubs have played multiple times in the recent decade, the tie has never been tightly disputed. This graph has included high-scoring aggregate ties of 5-1, 0-7, 5-3, and most recently 2-8.
Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League campaign will be hampered by Leo Messi’s absence. Bayern Munich, too, appears to be a long way from where they were a few seasons ago, and their reliance on Robert Lewandowski is beginning to show. In the first round, an exhilarating goal-fest would set the tone for the whole group stage.
Atletico Madrid Vs Liverpool
This is a really interesting match between two teams that are both looking very strong this season. Both teams have a good chance of finishing first in the group and will go all out to achieve that goal.
The two teams met in the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League round of 16, and it was a thrilling contest, to say the least. Both clubs are considered underdogs to win the European championship. However, both teams will have to put in a lot of effort to get through a challenging group.
Juventus Vs Chelsea
In Group H, this is the match to watch. Chelsea, the defending champions, will face a Juventus team that is unusually youthful and inexperienced. The matchup between Thomas Tuchel and Massimiliano Allegri, two clubs led by good managers, will be thrilling. Two coaches with strong defensive structures, and two teams that are difficult to score against. Both teams will be vying for the top spot in Group H, thus it will be a close match.
Paris Saint-Germain Vs Manchester City
Two of the world’s wealthiest clubs will face off in one of the season’s most anticipated matches. These are the types of games that make us adore the UCL.
When it comes to the UEFA Champions League group stages, Manchester City has had its fair share of bad luck. However, things appear to be different this time for the Citizens. This group stage tie will put PSG’s mettle to the test as a fresh, star-studded side enters the competitions as clear favorites.
