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Arguably the most anticipated game of this Matchday, Man United and Juventus will lock horns on Tuesday in the Champions League. Kick-off is at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT on Turner Sports, B/R Live, and Univision in the USA; on BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live in the UK; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; and Sky Italia in Italy.
All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo when he returns to the place he called home for six unforgettable seasons. It has been just over five years since the Portuguese icon scored in back-to-back games against Man United in the Champions League during his Los Blancos days, but now he looks to punish his former side donning a new shirt.
Cristiano has scored against his former club before and will hope to do so again
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner could be the biggest threat for Mourinho, a manager who worked with the attacker at Santiago Bernabeu. Defeat at home at the hands of his former player could spell disaster for Jose's men in the Champions League and could make things far worse for the under-pressure boss. However, he knows the Bianconeri from his days at Inter Milan and performed well against the Old Lady. Time will tell whether he can pull off another victory.
Will the Special One record a fourth win over the Old Lady?
Man City will resume their Champions League campaign on Tuesday, taking on Shakhtar on Matchday 3. Kick-off is at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT on B/R Live and Univision Deportes En Vivo in the United States; BT Sport, BBC Radio Manchester, and TalkSport Radio UK in the United Kingdom; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; and Futbol 1 and OLL.tv in Ukraine.
This game will be crucial for Guardiola's men. They are soaring in England, but in Europe, a lot is left to be desired. The Citizens currently sit in second spot, but should they suffer an unexpected defeat as they did in Matchday 1, they could drop to third.
The Citizens sit only a single point above Shakhtar and could thus be leapfrogged
One thing Pep hopes will improve is the atmosphere in the games. Man City has long been mocked over the lackluster support from the fans in Champions League games. However, the manager has called for the club faithful to get the players going.
Here's what Pep had to say about the Man City fans. Was he spot on?
Pep Guardiola on Man City's chances of winning the Champions League: "Everyone has to be pushed. Not just the manager, everyone surrounded by Man City, and still I don't have that feeling. Normally once that happens, you are closer."
— UNILAD Sport (@UNILADFooty) October 23, 2018
A slight dig at the fans on UCL nights? pic.twitter.com/qzJXspO9JJ
Real Madrid's latest shot at ending their abysmal winless run comes in their favorite tournament with a clash against Viktoria Plzeň. Kick-off is at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT on B/R Live and Univision in the USA; BT Sport in the UK; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; Movistar in Spain; and O2 TV in Czech Republic.
In this clash, Lopetegui will be hoping to end the team's wait for a victory. Their last triumph was the 1-0 win over Espanyol. Since then, they have played five games, drawing one and losing the other four.
Much has been said about the Spanish manager's future at the Bernabeu. While a number of sources claim his departure is inevitable, victory on Tuesday would only help his case. Tune in to find out how things unfold for the defending champion.
It's semi-final time in the CAF and AFC Asian Champions Leagues!
Al Ahly takes on ES Sétif on Tuesday in the second leg of their semi-final CAF Champions League clash. Kick-off is at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT with beIN Sports holding exclusive rights in the USA, Australia, Algeria, and Egypt. Additionally, this game will be aired by both beIN Sports and DAZN in Canada.
The Egyptian giant holds the advantage heading into this midweek encounter. They won 2-0 in the first meeting but will make the trip to Algeria for this tie. Who'll make the final? Don't miss this game!
Persepolis and Al Sadd will lock horns in the second leg of their AFC Asian Champions League match-up. Tune in at 11:00 ET/15:00 GMT on DAZN USA in the United States, DAZN in Canada; and beIN Sports in both Iran and Qatar.
All fingers point to Persepolis making the final. Not only did they win the first encounter 1-0, but they will also boast the home advantage in Tuesday's fixture. Barcelona icon Xavi, who currently plies his trade at Al Sadd, will be hoping to make history by winning the Champions League in both Europe and Asia. The Qatari outfit should thus not be counted out just yet.
Today's big headlines
Lopetegui to be sacked before El Clasico
Julen Lopetegui's Real Madrid departure is just a matter of time if the rumors are anything to go by. Marca writes that the Spanish boss will be axed after the team's next defeat, while other sources claim he won't even be around by the time they face Barcelona.
Real Madrid to sack Julen Lopetegui before Saturday's El Clasico. Mourinho is the board's favorite replacement. Conte and Martinez also on their radar. Report from El Chiringuito. https://t.co/4NCJNhvcoX pic.twitter.com/PtY1sS1fYS
— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) October 21, 2018
Cristiano addresses the rape allegations ahead of Old Trafford return
While Cristiano Ronaldo opted against mentioning his accuser, the Portuguese ace did touch upon the recent allegations brought up against him. Speaking ahead of Tuesday's game, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner once again underlined his innocence, insisting that he is a role model both on and off the pitch.
Cristiano: "I'm a happy man"
Cristiano: 'I'm a happy man'
— Dugout (@Dugout) October 23, 2018
: @hayterstv pic.twitter.com/WD4WL6N7He
What to look forward to on Wednesday, October 24, 2018
In three words: more Champions League! The action continues in Europe's top prize, with Barcelona taking on Inter, PSG locking horns with Napoli, and Dortmund and Atletico battling it out.
