Champions League projections: Analysing the key fixtures coming up in matchweek four
With the group stage of the Champions League reaching its halfway point, several key fixtures could shape the destiny of the competition.
Matchweek four promises to deliver plenty of drama, with several heavyweight clashes taking place across Europe.
Here, we analyse the key fixtures and predict the potential outcomes.
Group A
Liverpool vs. Napoli
This is a crucial clash between the two teams who currently occupy the top two spots in the group.
Liverpool will be looking to avenge their 4-1 defeat in Naples earlier in the campaign, while Napoli will be aiming to extend their perfect start to the group stage.
Group B
Club Brugge vs. Atlético Madrid
Club Brugge have surprised many by winning their first three games in the group, while Atlético Madrid have been disappointing.
The Belgian side will be looking to continue their impressive run, while Atlético Madrid will be desperate to get their campaign back on track.
Group C
Barcelona vs. Inter Milan
This is a huge clash between two of the traditional powerhouses of European football.
Barcelona will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing draw with Inter Milan in the reverse fixture, while Inter Milan will be aiming to take a big step towards qualification for the knockout stages.
Group D
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sporting CP
Tottenham Hotspur have been in impressive form in the Champions League this season, winning their first three games.
Sporting CP will be looking to cause an upset and keep their qualification hopes alive.
Group E
Chelsea vs. AC Milan
Chelsea have been struggling for form in the Premier League, but they have been more convincing in the Champions League.
AC Milan will be looking to build on their impressive win over Dinamo Zagreb in the previous matchday.
Group F
Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
Real Madrid are the defending champions and will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the group stage.
RB Leipzig will be looking to cause an upset and boost their chances of qualification.
Group G
Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City are one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season and will be looking to continue their impressive form.
Borussia Dortmund will be looking to cause an upset and keep their qualification hopes alive.
Group H
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Benfica
Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favourites to win Group H, but Benfica have been impressive in the Champions League this season.
The Portuguese side will be looking to cause an upset and keep their qualification hopes alive.