Explainers

MANCHESTER CITY face a trip to Porto in their penultimate Champions League group game.
Pep Guardiola’s side have been fairly immaculate so far and head into this clash with a maximum 12 points from 12.

Manchester City beat Porto in their first clash 3-1Credit: AFP or licensors

A win in Portugal would secure them top spot of their group, thus handing them a more favourable draw in the last-16 of the competition.
But Porto are always a tricky side to navigate around in the Champions League. especially at the Estadio do Dragao.
What time does Porto vs Man City kick-off?
Man City’s trip to Porto will kick-off at 8pm UK time on Tuesday, December 1.
The game will be played at Porto’s home ground the Estadio do Dragao.
The clash will be played behind closed doors.
What channel is Porto vs Man City and can it be live streamed?
Porto vs Man City will be shown live on BT Sport.
The game will be available for live streaming from the BT Sport website or app.
The BT Sport app can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side can maintain their 100 per cent recordCredit: AFP or licensors
Can I watch for FREE?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.
What is the team news?
Manchester City will have a couple of key players missing for their Champions League clash with Porto.
Nathan Ake is still on the sidelines with a hamstring injury he sustained during the International break with Holland.

Sergio Aguero could return to the squad after recovering from his knee injury.
Guardiola decided not to play him against Burnley at the weekend, however, so the injury wouldn’t flare up again.
City don’t have any suspensions to contend with for the game.

Odds
Porto – 7/2

Draw – 29/10
Man City – 8/11
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

REAL MADRID are readying themselves to take on Shakhtar Donetsk in their next Champions League game.
Los Blancos have been inconsistent in the competition this year, picking up two wins, a draw and a loss from the first four group games.

Eden Hazard could miss the game with Shakhtar through injuryCredit: The Mega Agency

It was Shakhtar who dealt Real their first loss in the first game of the competition over a month ago.
But the rematch should be a whole lot tougher this time around, though Shakhtar have dwindled in their own form since their win over Zinedine Zidane’s side.
What time does Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid kick-off?
Real Madrid’s Champions League rematch with Shakhtar Donetsk gets underway at 5.55pm UK time on Tuesday, December 1.
The game will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.
There will be socially-distanced fans in attendance.

Real Madrid need to win the game to close the gap on the top of their groupCredit: The Mega Agency
What channel is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid on and can it be live streamed?
Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk will be shown live on BT Sport.
The game is available for live streaming from the BT Sport app.
The BT Sport app can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

What is the team news?
Eden Hazard is a big doubt for the game after picking up an injury in Real Madrid’s clash with Alaves at the weekend.
Captain Sergio Ramos will also still be out with a hamstring problem.

Karim Benzema could return to the side after picking up a groin problem in the 4-1 loss to Valencia a few weeks ago.
Dani Carvajal is still on the sidelines with a thigh problem while Alvaro Odriozola remains doubtful thanks to a calf strain.

Zidane’s start to the season with Real has been an inconsistent oneCredit: The Mega Agency
Odds
Shakhtar Donetsk – 7/1
Draw – 9/2

Real Madrid – 1/3
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

BAYERN MUNICH will be looking for a Champions League double over European foes Atletico Madrid when they meet.
The European champions won the first contest in the group stages with a staggering 4-0 scoreline.

Bayern Munich thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the first gameCredit: AP:Associated Press

Bayern have been scintillating in the competition so far and will be looking to put a further stronghold on the top of the groups with a win.
Atletico are second in the group with five points while Bayern are top with 12 from 12.
What time does Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich kick-off?
Bayern Munich’s trip to Atletico Madrid kicks off at 8pm UK time on Tuesday, December 1.
The game will take place at Atletico’s Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Spain’s capital.
The game will be played behind closed doors.
What channel is Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich and can it be live streamed?
Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich will be shown live on BT Sport.
The action is available for streaming from the BT Sport app.
The BT Sport can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

Bayern Munich won the Champions League last season Credit: Getty – Contributor
Can I watch for FREE?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.
What is the team news?
Atletico will be without a number of key players for their clash with Bayern in Madrid.
Luis Suarez is still unavailable following a recent positive coronavirus test, while Hector Herrera has a muscle problem.

Diego Costa will also miss the game through injury, as will Some Vrssalijko.
For Bayern, Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies are still on the injury table but Niklas Sule and Corentin Tolisso should return to the first XI.
Leroy Sane will be hoping to start after coming off the bench against Stuttgart at the weekend.

Odds
Atletico Madrid – 23/20

Draw – 13/5
Bayern Munich – 9/4
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More