Champions League group phase features Galatasaray, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao battles

The Champions League group stage continues with several key fixtures featuring European clubs aiming to improve their standings. Galatasaray, currently 21st in the table, will host Bodo/Glimt, with the Turkish side looking to build on a significant win over Liverpool despite inconsistent continental performances. Real Madrid, top of La Liga and boasting recent dominant Champions League wins, will face Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu, revisiting a historic rivalry but with Juventus struggling in recent years. Barcelona, after mixed results including a defeat to PSG, host Olympiacos and aim to secure a second Champions League victory amid injury challenges. Athletic Bilbao, last season's Europa League semi-finalists, seek to avoid a third successive Champions League loss at home against in-form Qarabag, who have made a strong start to the competition. These matches highlight the varying fortunes of European clubs balancing domestic and continental ambitions.