Dhaka, Nov 05 (V7N)- Tonight’s Champions League lineup promises thrilling action with 11 matches featuring European giants and fan favorites. The spotlight will be on Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester City as they face formidable opponents in their quests to maintain dominance.

Real Madrid vs AC Milan
At the iconic Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid, the record-holders with 15 Champions League titles, will host AC Milan, who have seven titles. Real has shown strong form in the tournament so far, winning two out of three games, with star players Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham in good shape. However, Real's defense has shown vulnerabilities, with Rudiger and Militao struggling and Carvajal facing an injury. The historical head-to-head is evenly split, with each team winning six of their 15 meetings, but Milan's last victory over Real was back in 2009.

Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen
Liverpool fans at Anfield will welcome a familiar face as former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso returns, now managing Bayer Leverkusen. Under Alonso, Leverkusen has been in top form, winning all three group-stage games and coming off a record-breaking league title last season. Liverpool, however, have also maintained a perfect record in the Champions League this season, and new manager Arne Salt has revitalized the team. With a powerful lineup featuring Salah, Nunez, Diaz, and Gakpo, Liverpool will look to continue their winning streak at home.

Manchester City vs Sporting Lisbon
Manchester City will face a challenging Sporting Lisbon side. City have had a great run but are facing significant injury concerns. Key players like Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Rodri, Ruben Dias, and John Stones are out. In-form Sporting Lisbon, under coach Amorim, will aim to capitalize on City’s injury struggles and pull off an upset.

Additional Matches
- Early games (11:45 pm): Dinamo Zagreb vs Slovan Bratislava, Girona vs PSV.
- Late games (2 am): Juventus vs Lille, Celtic vs Leipzig, Bologna vs Monaco, Borussia Dortmund vs Sturm Graz, Shakhtar Donetsk vs Young Boys, Aston Villa vs Club Brugge.

With powerhouse matchups and strategic challenges, it’s set to be an intense night in the Champions League.

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