After a spectacular season that ended with Paris Saint-Germain's historic triumph, the UEFA Champions League kicks off again this Tuesday evening, bringing expectations for big surprises. Liverpool are considered the favorite team for the trophy according to the bookmakers, thanks to the huge investments in the transfer market and the clear intention of coach Arne Slot to win the prestigious trophy.
After the Reds, come Arsenal and reigning champions PSG. The Gunners have strengthened significantly this season, especially with the arrival of talented Swedish striker Viktor Gökeres. Arsenal will face a tough challenge in the first leg, travelling to Spain to face Athletic Bilbao.
The most interesting match of the evening is expected to be the one between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund. The Turin team is coming off an important victory over Inter in the championship, while Dortmund has won two consecutive matches in the Bundesliga.
Another intense clash will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, where Bayern will host Chelsea. This is a return to a special match, as the two teams faced each other in the 2012 final, where Chelsea won the trophy for the first time in their history. Both teams come into this season with high ambitions to go all the way.
At the Bernabeu, Real Madrid will host Marseille in a match that will be the European debut of coach Xabi Alonso in charge of the Spanish team.
