If City fail to win, they could face an early exit from Europe’s most prestigious competition, a scenario that would undoubtedly raise questions over their ability to perform on the continental stage
Tensions had escalated in Brussels with repeated pro-Palestinian demonstrations since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The city, already on high alert due to its status as a potential target for extremist attacks, found itself further strained by the prospect of hosting an international sporting event under such conditions
Antwerp, finishing at the bottom of Group H with three points, delivered a memorable performance against Barcelona, who, despite the loss, clinched the top spot in the group, edging out Porto on the head-to-head record
Paris, France: AC Milan is the first Italian team in history to complete the first half of the Champions League group stage without scoring a single goal
Manchester, England: Galatasaray mocked Manchester United by posting 'Disaster Girl' meme on his social media after defeating the Red Devils on their home ground and winning their first game on English soil
