Midweek delivers a full slate of Champions League fixtures and a chance for several clubs to set the tone for the 2025\/26 league phase. Manchester City and Arsenal return after measured wins in Gameweek 1, while Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are both chasing first victories following their 4\u20134 draw two weeks ago.<\/p>\n
Kick-off times begin at 5.45 p.m. BST for the early pair of matches before the main evening programme at 8 p.m. BST.<\/p>\n
Qarabag made history in Gameweek 1 as the first Azerbaijani side to win in the Champions League proper, recovering from a two-goal deficit in Lisbon to overcome Benfica, who have since replaced Bruno Lage with Jos\u00e9 Mourinho. Copenhagen drew 2\u20132 with Bayer Leverkusen last time out. Prediction: Qarabag 1\u20131 Copenhagen.<\/p>\n
The Belgians are coming, folks. Union Saint-Gilloise upset PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion in Gameweek 1 and will host Newcastle United at the Joseph Marien Stadium. Newcastle sit 15th in the Premier League and lost 2\u20131 to Barcelona in their opening group game. Prediction: Union Saint-Gilloise 0\u20130 Newcastle.<\/p>\n
Arsenal meet Olympiacos in a fixture that renews a long European rivalry that has produced mixed results for both clubs. Arsenal have evolved considerably since earlier Europa League exits. Prediction: Arsenal 4\u20130 Olympiacos.<\/p>\n
With echoes of last season\u2019s continental showpiece, Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain in what is billed as a heavyweight clash despite injuries on both sides. Strap in. Prediction: Barcelona 3\u20132 Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n
Kasper Hjulmand has gone four games unbeaten since taking the Bayer Leverkusen job; Leverkusen drew in Copenhagen thanks to a stoppage-time own goal. PSV, still led by Peter Bosz, will seek a response. Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2\u20131 PSV Eindhoven.<\/p>\n
Borussia Dortmund must recover from squandering a lead to Juventus two weeks ago but remain unbeaten domestically. Athletic Club impressed against Arsenal in Gameweek 1. Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3\u20130 Athletic Club.<\/p>\n
Manchester City travel to Monaco, recalling Guardiola\u2019s team that bowed out to a Monaco side in 2016\u201317. Monaco need a response after defeat to Club Brugge. Prediction: Monaco 1\u20133 Man City.<\/p>\n
Napoli will look to rebound after recent setbacks and a red card for Giovanni Di Lorenzo earlier; Sporting CP visit following a comfortable win over Kairat Almaty. Prediction: Napoli 2\u20130 Sporting CP.<\/p>\n
Marcelino\u2019s Villarreal face Juventus, who have begun well under Igor Tudor despite a draw with Atalanta. This should be tight. Prediction: Villarreal 2\u20131 Juventus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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