The most exciting encounters in the Champions League group stage
European football is again knocking at the door and fans cannot wait to see the top clubs, across Europe, battling it out for the most coveted prize in club football. The Champions League group stage draws were announced yesterday, and some of the best clubs have been drawn in the same group. Here are the four most exciting encounters.
Atletico Madrid vs Dortmund: A tough encounter for both teams
Group A features Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund together. Both of them have exceptional footballers in their squad. While both have reached the UCL finale earlier but these two remain without Europe's top prize. They will give it all this time around. The clash between Atletico and Dortmund will surely entertain and it will be fascinating to see which team comes out on top.
Liverpool vs PSG: These teams have a lot of firepower
Liverpool will meet Paris Saint-Germain in their group C encounter. This fixture will surely witness a lot of intensity and both are favorites to qualify for the next round. They will battle it out for the top spot in the group. Liverpool were Champions League finalists in 2017/18 while Neymar and Co. were ousted by Real Madrid, last season.
United vs Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford
Manchester United and Juventus have been drawn into group H. The world will stand still, once again, when United's favorite son, Cristiano Ronaldo, returns to Old Trafford. Ronaldo had visited Old Trafford with Real Madrid to tremendous love from all United fans. Juventus have a decorated side while Mourinho is struggling to find United's rhythm. This fixture is a must-watch for all fans.
Spurs vs Barcelona: Can English giants outperform Messi and Barcelona?
Tottenham and Barcelona are both featured in the 'group of death', group B, along with Inter Milan and PSV. Tottenham are now the most-promising North London team. They can surprise any time like they did last season by defeating Real Madrid in the group fixture. Messi and his team will have to bring out their best if they want to surpass Tottenham.
Schedule of the aforementioned matches
Barcelona vs Tottenham- October 4, 12:30 AM; December 12, 1:30 AM. United vs Juventus- October 24, 12:30 AM; November 8, 1:30 AM. PSG vs Liverpool- September 19 12:30 AM; November 29, 1:30 AM. Atletico vs Dortmund- October 25, 12:30 AM; November 7, 1:30 AM.
