The new Champions League format leaves plenty of margin for error for clubs aiming to reach the knockout rounds, and yet European heavyweights such as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are currently at risk of an early exit.

Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally see him end his wait to win the Champions League. Instead, the France international and defending champion Madrid are in danger of being eliminated from European club soccer's elite tournament at the first stage after Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool leaves them in a fight just to make the playoffs for the next round.

The UEFA Champions League returns after the final international break of 2024 with a bang. Bayern Munich vs. PSG, a rematch of the 2019–20 final, headlines the list of Tuesday's fixtures plus AC Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal, Barcelona and more in action. SI Soccer gives our predictions for the full slate.

This week's Champions League action did not disappoint as Liverpool overcame Real Madrid, Manchester City produced an epic collapse and Bayern Munich compounded PSG's woes.Here are the five most

With Liverpool still top of the 36-team Champions League table, here's a look at each team's chances of progress and the best players from Matchday 5.