Champions League

LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 05: Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring Paris Saint-Germain goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on October 5, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Three observations as PSG failed to capitalize on Messi’s goal

PSG face Benfica, can put qualification at touching distance

Barcelona face crucial match-up against Inter Milan

Champions League: Teams meet in back-to-back weeks

Robert Lewandowski looks dejected after the final whistle of the Champions League match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at Allianz Arena on September 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Wasteful Barcelona fall to Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski during the Santander between Cadiz CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on September 10, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Barcelona look to measure up against Bayern Munich

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and Viktoria Plzen at Spotify Camp Nou on September 07, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Reunions a common theme on Champions League Matchday 2

Xavi with some last minute instructions for Frenkie de Jong. (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona set to rotate in Champions League opener

This photograph taken on August 25, 2022, shows a screen displaying the fixtures for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League football cup after the draw for the 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League football tournament in Istanbul. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

UEFA Champions League group stage already upon us

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 25: UEFA Champions League trophy is displayed during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Group Stage Draw at Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 25, 2022. (Photo by Isa Terli/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

3 players to watch out for in UEFA Champions League this season

Leroy Sane celebrates with after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at Football Arena Munich on December 08, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Champions League: Barcelona drawn in tough group

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane (C) celebrates his goal with teammates against Team K League during the exhibition football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Team K League at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on July 13, 2022. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP) (Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images)

3 potential surprise packages in upcoming Champions League campaign

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 28: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates following his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Predicting 3 top scorers for the UEFA Champions League 2022-23

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

4 biggest names to miss out on Champions League football next season

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 28: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the celebration following the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28, 2022 in Saint-Denis near Paris, France. (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images)

4 best players of 2021/22 Champions League

Thibaut Courtois celebrates after the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 28, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid claim 14th European title

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp (left) and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti (right) will be battling for the right to claim the UEFA Champions League trophy on Saturday.(Composite Image: Photos by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images; Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images; and Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Liverpool seeks revenge vs Real Madrid in Champions League Final

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 04: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid scores a penalty during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 04, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)

3 best performers from the Champions League semifinals

Bernardo Silva celebrates with Phil Foden during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2022 in Manchester United Kingdom (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Champions League thriller: Man City tops Real Madrid 4-3 in first le

The UEFA Champions League trophy prior to the draw for the 2021/2022 European football tournament in Istanbul on August 26, 2021. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Champions League semis: It’s Spain vs England for spots in Paris final

Kevin De Bruyne (R) reacts after a challenge from Luka Modric during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on August 7, 2020. (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

3 must-see match-ups in Champions League semifinals

Karim Benzema celebrates Real Madrid's victory over Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

3 things we learned from Champions League quarterfinals

Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Chelsea at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Real Madrid survive Chelsea scare

Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Champions League match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 6, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Benzema hat trick sees Real Madrid roll past Chelsea

The UEFA Champions League trophy (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

UEFA Champions League: Operation Paris down to eight teams

The UEFA Champions League trophy (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

The Champions League quarterfinals are set

Atlético Madrid left back Renan Lodi (left) celebrates after scoring against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Atletico knock United out of Champions League

Karim Benzema celebrates the victory during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Paris Saint Germain at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 9, 2022 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Benzema hat trick leads Real Madrid past PSG