Champions League

LIVERPOOL will be eager to put the Nottingham Forest nightmare to bed by securing Champions League last-16 qualification against Ajax.The Reds were stunned by Forest at the City Ground on Saturday courtesy of Taiwo Awoniyi’s 55th minute strike.
Liverpool were beaten by Premier League new-boys Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
And it meant that Jurgen Klopp’s men have already lost one more match than they did in their ENTIRE 2021/22 Premier League campaign.
However, Liverpool have a huge opportunity to bounce back as three points against the Dutch giants would seal their spot in the knock-out rounds.
But Ajax go into this match with confidence having thrashed their Eredivisie opponents RKC Waalwijk 4-1 on the weekend.
When is Ajax vs Liverpool?

Ajax entertain Liverpool on Wednesday, October 26.
It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands is the chosen venue for this fixture and it can host approximately 55,865 fans.
Joel Matip’s last-gasp winner secured all three points for Liverpool when the sides met in September.

Joel Matip secured a late winner last time out against AjaxCredit: Getty
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What TV channel is Ajax vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

Ajax vs Liverpool will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
Coverage is set to get underway from 7:15pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the match live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

What is the team news?
Ajax head coach Alfred Schreuder will be delighted not to have had any fresh injury concerns for this huge fixture against Liverpool.
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And Schreuder could also see the return of Ahmetcan Kaplan who has been sitting on the side-lines with a knee injury.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp is set to be without Joel Matip, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Arthur Melo and Naby Keita.
However, the Liverpool boss could see the tremendous trio of Thiago, Darwin Nunez and Ibrahima Konate all return to the fold.
Latest odds

Ajax to win 3/1
Draw 3/1
Liverpool 17/20

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MANCHESTER CITY will be determined to secure top spot in Group G when they take on Borussia Dortmund – and their not so secret weapon Erling Haaland is expected to help them achieve that.The Norwegian goal machine returns to Dortmund for the first time since making his £51million switch to the Etihad in the summer.
Erling Haaland’s double inspired Man City to a 3-1 win over BrightonCredit: Rex
And he’ll be playing in high spirits after adding another two goals to his incredible goal tally against Brighton on the weekend.
However, Haaland will be well aware that beating BVB on their home turf can be a very tough ask.
Furthermore, England wonderkid Jude Bellingham recently inspired Dortmund to a 5-0 thrashing in their most recent Bundesliga outing.
When is Borussia Dortmund vs Man City?

Borussia Dortmund roll out the carpet for Manchester City on Tuesday, October 25.
It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host a whopping 81,365 supporters.
Erling Haaland’s kung-fu style kick snatched all three points for City when the sides last met in September.

Erling Haaland’s sensational strike snatched three points for City last time outCredit: PA
What TV channel is Borussia Dortmund vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

Borussia Dortmund vs Manchester City will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
Coverage is expected to get underway from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off.
Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

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What is the team news?
Thomas Meunier, Mateu Morey, Mahmoud Dahoud, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Sebastien Haller are all ruled out
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Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic was forced to substitute Nico Schlotterbeck on the weekend which could see him miss the huge fixture against Manchester City too.
However, Terzic could see Donyell Malen and Marco Reus return to the squad.
Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola will be forced to continue without the services of English duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips.
Sergio Gomez is suspended following his red card in the last Champions League clash against Copenhagen.
But John Stones is likely to have a part to play after being named on the bench during City’s 3-1 win over Brighton.
Latest odds

Dortmund to win 4/1
Draw 10/3
Man City to win 8/13

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CHELSEA return to Champions League action with a tough encounter against RB Salzburg – and last-16 qualification hangs in the balance.Graham Potter’s introduction has led to the Blues going on eight-match unbeaten run including the 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
Kepa Arrizabalaga’s stoppage time error saw Chelsea drop two points at against UnitedCredit: AFP
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang ensured that Chelsea did the double over AC MilanCredit: AP
And Chelsea’s double over Italian giants AC Milan, has put them in pole position in Group E where they can wrap up qualification with a game to spare.
However, three points for RB Salzburg would see the Austrian giants leapfrog the Blues into top spot.
Furthermore, Salzburg will prove to be tricky customers as they have only tasted defeat once all season.
When is RB Salzburg vs Chelsea?

RB Salzburg entertain Chelsea on Tuesday, October 25.
It is scheduled to kick off earlier than usual – 5:45pm UK time but 6:45pm local time.
Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim is the allocated venue for this fixture and it can host approximately 30,188 spectators.
Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw when the sides last met in September.

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What TV channel is RB Salzburg vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

RB Salzburg vs Chelsea will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
Coverage is set to commence from 5pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the match live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

What is the team news?
RB Salzburg are expected to have a lengthy list of absentees with Julien Omoregie, Fernando, Ousmane Diakite, Nicolas Cpaldo, Dijon Kameri and Sekou Koita all out.
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Integral midfielder Luka Sucic has also emerged as a fresh concern after being pulled out of the frustrating draw on the weekend.
However, Strahinja Pavlovic is still eligble to feature against Chelsea despite his reckless red card incident during Salzburg’s Austrian Bundesliga affair.
Elsewhere, Kalidou Koulibaly will need to be assessed having missed out on the encounter against Manchester United.
And if deemed unavailable, he’ll be joining Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana who are all going through their recovery stages.
Latest odds

RB Salzburg to win 15/4
Draw 14/5
Chelsea to win 3/4

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