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Despite being halfway through the Champions League this season, we have seen many amazing moments and games from the first three matchdays to keep anybody excited.
During Matchday Three, we once again saw many incredible moments, such as Barcelona's stunning 2-1 loss at home to Russian champion Rubin Kazan, a late goal by Cesar Delgado at Anfield gave Lyon a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Liverpool, and a late goal by Alexandre Pato gave AC Milan a stunning 3-2 victory at the Bernabeu over Real Madrid.
Now as we enter Matchday Four, we will once again be treated to many amazing matches, as each side that met in Matchday Three will once again meet their opponent during Matchday Four, and here is a quick preview of each match for both teams during Matchday Four of the UEFA Champions League.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Group A
Bordeaux v Bayern Munich
After winning 2-1 at the Stade Chaban-Delma over Bayern Munich during Matchday Three, Bordeaux will now travel to the Fußball Arena Munich to compete with Bayern Munich for the second and final time in the group stage.
Currently, Bordeaux are first in Group A with seven points and will look to strengthen their position for the knockout stage with a win in Munich, while Bayern (who are third in the group with four points) will be without the services of Daniel van Buyten and Thomas Mueller due to red cards suffered in France during Matchday Three.
Maccabi Haifa v Juventus
After a 1-0 win in Italy during Matchday three, Juventus will now travel to Israel to take on Maccabi Haifa in Matchday three in their second straight matchup in Champions League group play.
In this match, Juventus will be without Mohamed Sissoko due to a thigh strain, and there also is a possibility that the Zebra's will also be without Alexander Del Piero and Vincenzo Iaquinta due to injury
Meanwhile, Haifa will be looking to get their first points of this year's Champions League group stage and will have some confidence due to a solid performance in Italy during Matchday Three.
Group B
Manchester United v CSKA Moscow
After a late Antonio Valencia goal gave them a 1-0 in Moscow during their first matchup, Manchester United will now host CSKA Moscow in their second straight Champions League matchup at Old Trafford.
Man United are currently the leaders of Group B with nine points, and have beaten every team in their group at least once, and appear to be a lock to get into the knockout round again, while CSKA Moscow will try to get into second place in Group B with a win at Old Trafford.
However, United will be without Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Darren Fletcher due to injury, while Moscow will be playing their first Champions League match since old manager Juande Ramos got sacked on October 26 following a loss to FC Moscow, and has been replaced temporarily by Leonid Slutsky.
Besiktas v Wolfsburg
After a scoreless draw in Wolfsburg during Matchday Three, Besiktas and Wolfsburg will now travel to Istanbul for the second time in consecutive Champions League matchdays.
In this matchup, Wolfsburg will be looking to solidify their first ever trip to the Champions League knockout stage, but will have do so without highly rated Brazilian striker Grafite for the next two matches due to his ridiculous actions against a Besiktas player during Matchday Three.
Meanwhile, Besiktas will be looking to get their first win of the Champions League group stage and keep their chances alive for advancing onto the Champions League knockout stage.
Group C
AC Milan v Real Madrid
After the most entertaining matchup during Matchday Three in which Alexandre Pato gave Milan a 3-2 win at the Bernabeu over Real Madrid, the two European powers will now travel to the San Siro in Milan for their second matchup in Champions League group play.
For Milan, this matchup will come at a great time for them, as they have played very well lately and have now found themselves in fourth in the Serie A table. And a win at home in this match will be a major help if the Rossoneri are to advance onto the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, for Real Madrid, this will be Kaka's first match at the San Siro after leaving AC Milan last summer, and Real will also be without superstar Cristiano Ronaldo again in the Champions League due to an ankle injury.
However, with Real's recent bad form, some have started to wonder if they will be able to advance onto the knockout round of the Champions League, and many more have wondered if Real manager Manuel Pellegrini will be sacked.
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