Europe’s premier continental club competition, the UEFA Champions League, approaches its final Group Stage Matchday 6 this midweek. Undoubtedly, the most prominent club championship has presented some of the most exhilarating clashes in the 2023/24 edition.
Following the conclusion of Champions League Matchday 5, almost all the groups have seemingly settled as most clubs secured their spots in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, the remaining teams will make a final push to advance through the last group-stage fixture.
UEFA Champions League matchday 6 lineup
The UEFA Champions League action returns with some exciting lineups for midweek clashes as clubs face their European rivals before heading into the knockout stages. Here’s the list of the key fixtures from this week.
Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven (18:45 CET – Tuesday)
In the early kick-off clash of Group B, Mikel Arteta’s table-topping Arsenal is set to make a trip to Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands, for their final match against PSV on Tuesday, December 12th. The hosts must win the match to confirm their qualification in the next round through a second-place finish.
Manchester United vs Bayern Munich (21:00 CET- Tuesday)
The most-awaited clash of this match week: German champions Bayern Munich travel to Old Trafford to take on the struggling Manchester United in the return leg on Tuesday. The visitors had already defeated the hosts 4-3 in the group-stage opener at Allianz Arena on Matchday 1.
PSG vs Borussia Dortmund (21:00 CET- Wednesday)
The pivotal fixture of the season for the Parisians, the champions of France, unfolds as they face Bundesliga runner-ups Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park in a must-win match. This encounter holds the key to their chances of advancing, irrespective of the results of other Group F fixtures.
Newcastle United vs AC Milan (21:00 CET- Wednesday)
In another much-anticipated Group F encounter, the English outfit welcomes AC Milan to their den, St James’ Park, in a vital do-or-die match. The Magpies need three points to entertain any hope of progressing to the next round while relying on a PSG defeat against Dortmund.
Real Madrid vs Union Berlin (21:00 CET – Tuesday)
Additionally, the 14-time winners Real Madrid, boasting a perfect 100% record, are set to challenge Union Berlin at home, on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the reigning champions Manchester City have smoothly advanced to the Knockouts and will face Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday.
Manchester United, PSG, Newcastle, AC Milan in sticky situation
With slight hope of qualification, Erik ten Hag’s side will step onto home turf against Bayern Munich tonight. They are currently standing in the last position in the Group A table. In comparison, their opposition is contrary on the top with a 9-point gap.
Manchester United needs a victory, to secure all three points. Moreover, they hope for a draw in the other group clash between Galatasaray and Copenhagen. Otherwise, if either side wins, it would propel them through with 8 points, leaving United at the bottom.
In Group F, the most competitive group of the competition, the situation appears challenging, with PSG, Milan, and Newcastle all vying to advance. PSG requires a win, taking their tally to 10 points for qualification.
Meanwhile, Milan and Newcastle, both with the same points, are banking on PSG losing against Dortmund. Both sides aim to secure a win against each other to advance.
