CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY 4 RECAP
2023-11-10 · 2 min read · UEFA Champions League/Soccer
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The fourth matchday of the 2023-24 Champions League group stage began with defeat for Newcastle away at Borussia Dortmund.
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Group F was branded the group of death after the draw and it has lived up to its billing, with Paris Saint-Germain losing away to AC Milan as well on Tuesday. It is one of the tightest groups in the competition and more drama can be expected with some big-name ties ahead.
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Manchester City eased past Young Boys of Switzerland to maintain their perfect record as holders and seal a last-16 spot with two games to spare, while Celtic were hit for six by Atletico Madrid.
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Wednesday saw Arsenal ease to a routine win over Sevilla to put one foot into the knockout stages while Manchester United travelled to Denmark and lost a chaotic game 4-3 to FC Copenhagen.
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With Bayern Munich beating Galatasaray thanks to another Harry Kane goal, United are now bottom of Group A ahead of their trip to the Turkish giants.
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Here’s a look at the full standings after Matchday 4. The top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16.
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Group A
Bayern Munich, 4-0-0, 12 points
Galatasaray, 1-1-2, 4 points
FC Copenhagen, 1-1-2, 4 points
Manchester United, 1-0-3, 3 points
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Prediction: Bayern Munich already clinched first place. Galatasaray will fend off Man Utd and Copenhagen for second.
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Group B
Arsenal, 3-0-1, 9 points
PSV Eindhoven, 1-2-1, 5 points
Lens, 1-2-1, 5 pointsSevilla, 0-2-2, 2 points
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Prediction: Arsenal remain in first, Sevilla win out to snag second place.
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Group C
Real Madrid, 4-0-0, 12 points
Napoli, 3-0-1, 9 points
SC Braga, 1-0-2, 3 points
Union Berlin, 0-0-4, 0 points
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Prediction: Real Madrid and Napoli both advance respectfully.
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Group D
Real Sociedad, 3-1-0, 10 points
Inter Milan, 3-1-0, 10 points
RB Salzburg, 1-0-3, 3 points
Benfica, 0-0-4, 0 points
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Prediction: Inter Milan go clear at the top, Real Sociedad finish level on points but second in group.
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Group E
Atletico Madrid, 2-2-0, 8 points
Lazio, 2-1-1, 7 points
Feyenoord, 2-0-2, 6 points
Celtic, 0-1-3, 1 point
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Prediction: Atletico Madrid hand on for first, Feyenoord sneak into second place on final matchday.
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Group F
Borussia Dortmund, 2-1-1, 7 points
Paris Saint-Germain, 2-0-1, 6 points
AC Milan, 1-2-1, 5 points
Newcastle United, 1-1-2, 4 points
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Prediction: Drama, drama, drama. Borussia Dortmund take down PSG at home on matchday six and AC Milan beat Newcastle to finish first and second.
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Group G
Manchester City, 4-0-0, 12 points
RB Leipzig, 3-0-1, 9 points
Crvena Zvezda, 0-1-3, 1 point
Young Boys, 0-1-3, 1 point
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Prediction: Man City and RB Leipzig ease through to the knockouts.
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Group H
Barcelona, 3-0-1, 9 points
FC Porto, 3-0-1, 9 points
Shakhtar Donetsk, 2-0-2, 6 points
Antwerp FC, 0-0-4, 0 points
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Prediction: Barcelona remain atop, Shakhtar win out to finish second.
By: Aaron Cantin
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