champions league 2013-14
It might come off as hyperbole, but David Moyes' career could be on the line when Manchester United hosts Olympiacos in the decisive second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
The Manchester City and Barcelona matchup did not go quite as many expected. The English side stayed strong for the majority of the game's opening half but faltered after a red card and a goal from Lionel Messi. After a 2-0 win, Barcelona has all but clinched a spot in the quarterfinals.
The other big match of the week is slated to take place Wednesday when Bayern Munich and Arsenal lock horns. The tie is a repeat of last season's round of 16 matchup when Munich won 3-1 at the Emirates before losing 2-0 at home. The aggregate was tied but the away goals favored the German side, which went on to win the entire tournament.
This year's matchup features two significantly different sides. Here is how Munich and Arsenal look heading into Wednesday's first leg.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Benfica in Wednesday's Champions League matchup.
Chelsea and FC Basel will renew their rivalry when the two clubs meet in the first Champions League match of Group E.
Celtic will look to repeat their Champions League performance from last season when they take on AC Milan on Wednesday.
Atletico Madrid will look to make its mark in the Champions League when it takes on Zenit St. Petersburg on Wednesday.
Barcelona will look for redemption on Wednesday when it takes on Ajax Amsterdam in its first Champions League match of the 2013-14 season.
Rafa Benitez's Napoli will look to make its mark in the Champions League when it takes on Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Schalke 04 will look to pick up three huge points when it takes on Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League on Wednesday.
A year ago, Cristiano Ronaldo finished the Champions League as the top scorer with 12 goals in 12 games. The Portuguese superstar looks ready to equal his feat from last season after scoring three goals in Real Madrid's 6-1 win against Galatasaray on Tuesday.
Juventus will look to get off to a solid start in the Champions League on Tuesday against Copenhagen.
Benfica will look to reverse its fortunes in European competition when it takes on Anderlecht on Tuesday.
A year ago Bayern Munich ended its jinx in the Champions League by winning the competition against rival Borussia Dortmund. The German club begins its title defense on Tuesday against Russian club CSKA Moscow.
Real Madrid will look to take its first Champions League victory of the year when it plays Galatasaray on Tuesday.
Group C of this year's Champions League features four returning contenders that can surprise in the latter stages of the tournament. Here is how the four clubs of Group C stack up against one another.
