Champions League projections: Analysing the key fixtures coming up in matchweek four
Barcelona looking to bounce back against Inter
Barcelona will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Bayern Munich when they host Inter Milan at the Camp Nou on Tuesday. The Catalan giants were outclassed by the German champions in their opening match of the Champions League group stage, and they will need to improve their performance if they are to avoid a second defeat.
Inter will be no pushovers, however. The Italian side are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, and they will be confident of causing Barcelona problems. The match is likely to be a close-fought affair, and it could go either way. Although Inter are a solid team, Barcelona has the home advantage. Based on the team's recent performances, Barcelona could win the match if they can play at their best.
However, Inter Milan has a few key players who could cause problems for Barcelona. Lautaro Martínez is in excellent goalscoring form, and he will be looking to add to his tally against Barcelona. Nicolò Barella is another player to watch. The Italian midfielder is full of energy and creativity, and he could create chances for Martínez and his teammates.
Bayern Munich aiming to maintain perfect record
Bayern Munich will be aiming to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League when they travel to face Viktoria Plzeň on Tuesday. The German champions have won their opening two matches in the group stage, and they will be confident of making it three wins out of three against the Czech champions.
Viktoria Plzeň will be no pushovers, however. The Czech side has already shown that they are capable of causing problems for bigger teams, and they will be looking to make a statement against Bayern Munich this matchday. Bayern Munich is one of the best teams in the world, so many predict they will easily win this match. Bayern Munich has a better chance of winning based on the team's recent performance and overall quality.
Bayern Munich will need to be wary of Viktoria Plzeň's counter-attacking threat. The Czech side is dangerous on the break, and they have the pace to hurt Bayern Munich if they are given space. Bayern Munich will also need to be careful not to concede set-pieces. Viktoria Plzeň is a strong team in the air, and they could cause problems from corners and free-kicks.
Liverpool looking to get back on track against Rangers
Liverpool will be looking to get back on track in the Champions League when they host Rangers at Anfield on Tuesday. The Reds were held to a disappointing draw by Brighton and Hove Albion in their opening match of the group stage, and they will need to improve their performance if they are to avoid a second setback.
Rangers will be no pushovers, however. The Scottish champions have already shown that they are capable of causing problems for bigger teams, and they will be looking to make a statement against Liverpool this matchday. Liverpool is a clear favorite to win the match, but Rangers could surprise some people. Rangers have a few players who could cause problems for Liverpool. Alfredo Morelos is a dangerous striker, and he will be looking to add to his tally against Liverpool. Ryan Kent is another player to watch. The Scottish winger is full of pace and trickery, and he could create chances for Morelos and his teammates.
Liverpool will need to be wary of Rangers' counter-attacking threat. The Scottish champions are dangerous on the break, and they have the pace to hurt Liverpool if they are given space. Liverpool will also need to be careful not to concede set-pieces. Rangers are a strong team in the air, and they could cause problems from corners and free-kicks.
Tottenham looking to continue impressive start
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to continue their impressive start to the Champions League when they travel to face Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday. The English side has won their opening two matches in the group stage, and they will be confident of making it three wins out of three against the German side.
Eintracht Frankfurt will be no pushovers, however. The German side has already shown that they are capable of causing problems for bigger teams, and they will be looking to make a statement against Tottenham this matchday. Tottenham is a slight favorite to win the match, but Eintracht Frankfurt could cause an upset. Eintracht Frankfurt has a few players who could cause problems for Tottenham. Randal Kolo Muani is a dangerous striker, and he will be looking to add to his tally against Tottenham. Jesper Lindstrøm is another player to watch. The Danish winger is full of pace and trickery, and he could create chances for Kolo Muani and his teammates.
Tottenham will need to be wary of Eintracht Frankfurt's counter-attacking threat. The German side is dangerous on the break, and they have the pace to hurt Tottenham if they are given space. Tottenham will also need to be careful not to concede set-pieces. Eintracht Frankfurt is a strong team in the air, and they could cause problems from corners and free-kicks.