Europe’s elite collide as defending champions PSG meet Bayern and Real visit Liverpool
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The UEFA Champions League 2025 returns with a pair of high-voltage fixtures featuring four of Europe’s most formidable sides. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich, while Real Madrid travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool in two blockbuster encounters that headline the fourth round of the league stage.
The PSG–Bayern clash pits the top two teams in the 36-club standings against each other. Both have won their opening three matches and lead the goal charts with PSG netting 13 goals and Bayern close behind with 12. While the French champions have seen goals spread across their attacking line, Harry Kane remains the key figure for Bayern, having scored 22 goals this season across all competitions.
At Anfield, all eyes will be on the emotional return of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid during the offseason. His departure, after running down his Liverpool contract, caused friction among fans, though Madrid eventually paid €10 million to bring him in early for the Club World Cup. His reception on Merseyside is expected to be mixed as he lines up against his former club.
Elsewhere, Arsenal, currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League, aim to maintain their perfect Champions League run when they face Slavia Prague. Napoli host Eintracht Frankfurt in the other early fixture.
Later games include Atletico Madrid vs Union Saint-Gilloise, Bodø/Glimt vs Monaco, Juventus vs Sporting Lisbon, Olympiakos vs PSV Eindhoven, and Tottenham vs FC Copenhagen — ensuring a night brimming with European football drama and elite rivalries.