The Champions League returns for Matchday 3 this week with Liverpool and Manchester City in action tonight.

We preview their group games against Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge, while our transfer content thrusts Ajax’s Noussair Mazraoui into the spotlight.

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp’s men will be out to exact revenge on Atletico while also looking to make it three wins from three in Group B.

Diego Simeone’s men knocked the then holders out during the last 16 in 2019-20 as the Spanish manager’s defensive style got the better of Klopp’s front-foot approach.

Our Talking Tactics piece homes in on the pair’s differing managerial styles as they get set to collide again.

Meanwhile, another Atletico man with history at Liverpool is striker Luis Suarez, who is continuing to show his class at the age of 34.

With five goals this season, can the Uruguayan haunt his former side?

Club Brugge vs Manchester City

In a less healthy position are City, who will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in their last Group A outing.

One man who could be key is all-action full-back Joao Cancelo, who has established himself as one of Pep Guardiola’s most trusted players.

We turn the spotlight on the Portuguese international as he continues to prove his worth in Manchester.

Tuesday preview

Along with the games highlighted above, there are six other Champions League matches to savour.

Our extensive Tuesday preview is the only thing you need to get fully up to speed, with team news, match statistics and quirky facts galore.

Transfer Talk

Ajax’s Group C game against Borussia Dortmund looks set to be one of Matchday 3’s most exciting contests with a number of stars on show.

Ajax defender Mazraoui, who has made a name for himself with some impressive displays for the Eredivisie outfit, could well be on the move sooner rather than later. 

With Arsenal and Leeds reportedly interested, we assess the Moroccan international's strengths as a switch to the Premier League looms. 

As always, our daily round-up is here to keep you up to date with all the gossip from the transfer world.

The latest from the rumour mill sees City name their price for Raheem Sterling with Barcelona set to ramp up their interest in the England forward.

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