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This promises to be an exciting game. Kick-off is scheduled at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT on B/R Live, UniMás, and Univision in the USA; BT Sport in the UK; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; RMC Sport in France; and Sky Italia in Italy.
PSG won their last Champions League tie in emphatic style; however, questions linger as to whether they have what it takes to win the title. Their poor performance against Liverpool springs to mind, but Neymar has returned to his best in this competition while Mbappe will look carry on with his amazing goalscoring streak.
Mbappe can't stop scoring in Ligue 1
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As for Napoli, a positive result at Parc des Princes will make them hot favorites to win the group. They beat Liverpool in the previous round and thus top the group with four points. Victory on Wednesday will put them four points ahead of third place and well on their way to the next round.
Napoli sits ahead of both Liverpool and PSG in the standings
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Barcelona hosts Inter Milan in a highly-anticipated clash on Wednesday. Kick-off is at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT on Turner Sports, B/R Live, Radio Barca, and Univision; on BT Sport in the UK; on DAZN and Radio Barca in Canada; Radio Barca and Optus Sport in Australia; Movistar in Spain; and Rai Sport and Sky Italia in Italy.
This game will be an interesting one as it will see how the Blaugrana fares without Leo. The Argentine is sidelined for this clash, having injured his arm over the weekend. The dependence on Messi in recent times has been on a high. Valverde's crew must now prove they are more than a one-man team when they host the Italian giant.
Barcelona's squad list has a number of key absentees
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 23, 2018
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As for the Nerazzurri, they head into this clash off the back of their dramatic 1-0 Milan Derby win. The Serie A outfit is level on points with the Catalan heavyweight and could improve their odds of winning the group with a win at Camp Nou. Icardi will lead their line and will be keen to prove that he can take down Europe's elites, with Real Madrid possibly watching to see how their rumored target will fare.
Kick-off is at 15:00 ET/19:00 GMT on Galavision, B/R Live, and Univision in the USA; BT Sport Extra in the UK; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; SRF zwei, TeleClub Sport Live, DAZN, and Sky Sport in Germany; and Movistar in Spain.
Dortmund's unbeaten run will be put to the test on Wednesday. Reus and Co. are yet to lose a single game this season, with the Bundesliga giant boasting a perfect start in the Champions League. Atletico also has six points from two games, but they sit in fifth in La Liga. Who'll win this clash? Tune in to find out.
BVB breakout star Jadon Sancho is ready for Atletico
That @championsleague feeling , match day tomorrow @BVB pic.twitter.com/MD12sqpa7g
— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) October 23, 2018
Early relegation battle in La Liga
Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club
Tune in to beIN Sports to catch this game live in the USA, Canada, and Australia at 12:00 ET/17:00 GMT.
This clash looks to be an early relegation battle in La Liga,as Rayo Vallecano lies second from bottom in the standings. Athletic Club sits only three points ahead of their opponent and could drop into the relegation zone should they lose.
The CAF Confederations Cup final will be revealed today!
This semi-final clash will begin at 12:00 ET/16:00 GMT and will be aired on beIN Sports in the USA and Australia; and DAZN and beIN Sports in Canada.
All is fair in this last-four tie. Their previous encounter ended in a 0-0 draw, meaning both sides stand a fair chance of making the final. Vita Club, however, will have the home advantage and will be looking to make this count.
The other semi-final clash will kick off at 15:00 ET/19:00 ET on beIN Sports in the USA and Australia, with DAZN and beIN Sports both holding rights in Canada.
Raja Casablanca holds a 1-0 aggregate lead in this tie and will boast the home advantage. Enyimba will not go out without a fight, which should make for an entertaining second-leg clash.
What's on the news today?
Cristiano catches up with Sir Alex Ferguson
Cristiano Ronaldo made a return to Old Trafford on Tuesday in Juventus' 1-0 win over Man United. The Portuguese boss received a warm welcome from the fans before going on to meet former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner posted a picture with the legendary boss on Twitter.
A great coach and above all a wonderful man. Taught me so many things inside and outside the pitch. Great to see you in good shape, Boss! pic.twitter.com/Ql4dcuJvCW
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 24, 2018
Lopetegui's job is safe... for now
Reports were circulating prior to Real Madrid's Champions League game that Julen Lopetegui would be sacked before El Clasico. Los Blancos went on to win their tie 2-1 and the club later confirmed that the Spanish boss will not be fired.
Butragueño has told Spanish TV that Lopetegui will be on bench against Barcelona. They only need one thing to improve dramatically. They create chances, they always conceded some too as they did tonight again, but the guy that scores even when not deserved is nowhere to be seen
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) October 23, 2018
What to look forward to on Thursday, October 25, 2018
The action continues in Europe even on Thursday, with the focus shifting to the Europa League. Arsenal will lock horns with Sporting Lisbon in the standout fixture, with Chelsea vs BATE and AC Milan vs Real Betis being two other promising fixtures.
