The new Champions League format may seem confusing to new viewers, but it brings more excitement with additional mid-week matches and entertainment. Here are all the UCL fixtures for Matchday 2:

Red Bull Salzburg vs Brest

The Austrian giants, Salzburg, will host Brest in their pursuit of three crucial points. Salzburg suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Sparta Prague in their opening game, while Brest, despite inconsistent form, managed to secure a win in their last Champions League match. Although not a headline fixture between Europe’s elite, it’s a compelling matchup. My prediction: a 2-0 victory for Brest.

Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague

Stuttgart might just be one of the dark horses of this Champions League season—definitely a team to keep an eye on. Their impressive performance against Real Madrid, where they managed to score, proves their potential. However, Sparta Prague is not to be underestimated. My prediction for this intriguing clash: a 2-1 victory for Stuttgart.

Arsenal vs PSG

Last season’s quarter-finalists face off against last season’s semi-finalists in what promises to be one of the most intriguing matches of Matchday 2. This game could go in any direction. Will PSG manage to hold their ground without their star player, or will they rise to the occasion? My prediction: a 2-0 victory for the Gunners.

Barcelona vs BSC Young Boys

Flick’s Barcelona experienced a setback in their first match against Monaco and will be aiming for nothing less than three points. I’ll be keeping a close eye on Lamin Yamal; this young talent always keeps me on the edge of my seat whenever he has the ball at his feet. It’ll be intriguing to see how Young Boys fare against Barcelona. My prediction: a 3-0 victory for the Catalans, with Yamal contributing either a goal or an assist.

Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan

Alonso’s Leverkusen reached the Europa League Final last season, showcasing their formidable talent. Meanwhile, Milan’s defensive vulnerabilities raise concerns, and Leverkusen could certainly exploit them to secure three crucial points. My prediction for this match: a 3-1 victory for Leverkusen.

Dortmund vs Celtic

Last season’s finalist will host the Celtic. Dortmund are clear favorites to win this one, My predictions are 2-0 to Dortmund.

Inter Milan vs Crvena Zvezda

Internazionale will host Serbian league leaders Crvena Zvezda at San Siro in what appears to be a matchup with clear favorites. I’m backing Inter to claim a convincing 3-0 victory in this one.

PSV vs Sporting Lisbon

This will be a fascinating game to watch, as both teams remain undefeated in their respective leagues. Viktor Gyökeres is likely to be a key player for Sporting in this matchup. My prediction: a tightly contested 1-1 draw.

SK Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City

With Haaland in your squad, every draw seems like a walk in the park. He’s been scoring goals for fun in the Premier League, and I believe he’s poised to net a hat trick in this match. My prediction: a dominant 5-1 victory for Manchester City.

Conclusion

These are all the matches for Tuesday, October 1st. I’ll be back tomorrow with predictions for Wednesday’s matches. Feel free to share your predictions and let me know which club you think will take home the Champions League title this season! Meanwhile Read Introduction post here