Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich welcome Arsenal on Wednesday as the UEFA Champions League league phase enters matchweek three.

The two-day round of fixtures also features Manchester City against AEK Athens, Liverpool versus Villarreal and Real Madrid’s meeting with RB Leipzig as 36 clubs continue their campaigns.

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PSG will head into the encounter at the Parc des Princes seeking another victory after their reported 4-2 win over Manchester City in their previous European outing on October 14.

Barcelona, meanwhile, have won their opening two matches, including a 4-1 away victory over Galatasaray, and will aim to maintain their perfect record against the reigning champions.

The contest will also reunite Barcelona with their former manager, Luis Enrique, who now leads the French champions.

Wednesday’s meeting between Bayern Munich and Arsenal is another major attraction, with both teams seeking to strengthen their positions in the competition.

Arsenal recorded a 3-0 victory over Lille in their previous European outing, while Bayern were held to a 3-3 draw away to Viking.

The match presents Arsenal with an opportunity to measure themselves against one of Europe’s most established clubs, while Bayern will seek a return to winning ways.

Other notable fixtures include Manchester City’s home meeting with AEK Athens, Liverpool’s clash with Villarreal and Real Madrid’s encounter with RB Leipzig.

The third round features 18 matches across Tuesday and Wednesday, with kick-off times ranging from 5:45pm to 8pm Nigerian time.

The league phase comprises eight matchdays and is scheduled to conclude in January 2027, when clubs will be competing to secure places in the knockout stage.

Tuesday’s fixtures

All times are Nigerian time (WAT).

Fenerbahçe vs Slavia Prague — 5:45pm

Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund — 5:45pm

Roma vs Slovan Bratislava — 8pm

Porto vs PSV Eindhoven — 8pm

Liverpool vs Villarreal — 8pm

Manchester City vs AEK Athens — 8pm