Ronaldo returns and Messi misses out: 5 Champions League talking points
There is plenty to talk about as the Champions League returns for the third round of fixtures.
The Champions League is back with matchday three and the group stages are shaping up nicely.
Teams are preparing for back-to-back fixtures so a lot could be decided as we reach the halfway point.
Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at the main talking points ahead of this round of fixtures.
Ronaldo reunion for under-fire Mourinho
Must-win for Tottenham
Having capitulated in the final 10 minutes against Inter Milan to lose 2-1 and then being given a footballing lesson by Barcelona at Wembley, Tottenham’s Champions League campaign is on the ropes already. Spurs won a tough group including Real Madrid last season, but this time round second place is the best they can hope for and if that is possible then their trip to PSV is simply one they have to win. Mauricio Pochettino has rested players in the opening two games but that might not be possible against the Dutch side who have also lost their opening two games.
Messi-less Barcelona missing for heavyweight clash
Liverpool have to go big
Lopetegui’s last stand?
