Champions League Matchday 3: Expert Predictions Revealed
Tuesday’s European nights produced drama and disappointment. Sporting CP ended Bodø/Glimt’s fairytale in Lisbon. Chelsea and Manchester City also exited the Champions League.
City threatened Real Madrid but could not progress. Chelsea failed to trouble the holders. Arsenal confirmed at least one Premier League team in the quarterfinals.
Overview and context
Tottenham and Newcastle remain alive in the competition. Both face long odds but are not mathematically eliminated. Fans still hope for remarkable comebacks.
Filmogaz.com presents Champions League Matchday 3: Expert Predictions Revealed ahead of Wednesday’s second legs. Below are previews, key facts, and score forecasts.
Barcelona vs. Newcastle United
Kick-off: 5:45 p.m. GMT / 1:45 p.m. ET / 10:45 a.m. PT. The tie stands 1-1 after the first leg.
Lamine Yamal scored a stoppage-time penalty at St. James’ Park to level the tie. Barcelona escaped Tyneside with a vital result.
Newcastle showed vulnerabilities at the Camp Nou on Saturday. They also beat Chelsea 1–0 in that period, suggesting strong form.
Prediction
Filmogaz.com expects Barcelona to win 3–1. The home side should progress on aggregate.
Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta
Kick-off: 8 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. Bayern carry a commanding 6–1 first-leg lead from Bergamo.
Bayern’s dominant performance in Italy all but sealed the tie. No team has overturned a five-goal deficit in Champions League history.
Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino is likely to switch back to a back three. Éderson and Charles De Ketelaere are available for the visitors.
Prediction
Filmogaz.com forecasts a more competitive return leg. Expect a 2–2 draw, with Bayern advancing 8–3 on aggregate.
Liverpool vs. Galatasaray
Kick-off: 8 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. Galatasaray won the first leg 1–0 at Rams Park.
Liverpool have rarely overturned first-leg knockout deficits in this competition. The Reds saw a worrying loss in Turkey.
Galatasaray rely heavily on home performances and have a poor away record against Europe’s elite. Liverpool will seek a special night at Anfield.
Prediction
Filmogaz.com predicts Liverpool will force extra time and win 3–1 after AET. The tie would finish 3–2 on aggregate.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Atlético Madrid
Kick-off: 8 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. Tottenham fell victim to a shocking collapse in Madrid.
Atlético raced to a 3–0 lead inside 17 minutes. Tottenham were 5–2 down at the interval on aggregate.
Goalkeeper Antonín Kinský endured a night to forget before being replaced by Guglielmo Vicario. Spurs now require near-miraculous form to advance.
Prediction
Filmogaz.com expects Tottenham to win 2–1 in the return leg. Atlético should still progress 6–3 on aggregate.
| Kick-off (GMT) | Fixture | Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 p.m. | Barcelona vs. Newcastle United | 3–1 (4–1 agg) |
| 8 p.m. | Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta | 2–2 (8–3 agg) |
| 8 p.m. | Liverpool vs. Galatasaray | 3–1 AET (3–2 agg) |
| 8 p.m. | Tottenham vs. Atlético Madrid | 2–1 (3–6 agg) |
- Key names: Lamine Yamal, Raffaele Palladino, Éderson, Charles De Ketelaere, Antonín Kinský, Guglielmo Vicario.
- Notable places: Lisbon, St. James’ Park, Bergamo, Anfield, Rams Park, Madrid.
- Statistics: Bayern 6–1 Atalanta first leg; Barcelona–Newcastle 1–1 after first leg; Galatasaray 1–0 at Liverpool first leg.
