UCL: Real Madrid, Arsenal, PSG headline matchday three showdowns

Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League promises thrilling encounters as some of Europe’s biggest teams take to the pitch on Tuesday.

The action kicks off early at 18:45 with Italian giants AC Milan hosting Belgian side Club Brugge, while AS Monaco faces off against Serbian champions Crvena Zvezda.

Later in the evening, all eyes will be on the 21:00 kickoffs.

Premier League powerhouse Arsenal welcome Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk to London, looking to secure a crucial win.

Juventus will take on Stuttgart in Turin, while Aston Villa hosts Bologna in a clash of Serie A and Premier League clubs.

In Spain, Girona will meet Slovak side Slovan Bratislava, but the highlight of the night comes from the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid lock horns with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.

In what promises to be a pulsating encounter, both clubs will be seeking to stamp their authority in the group.

Paris Saint-Germain will look to continue their European dominance when they host PSV Eindhoven in a high-stakes match in the French capital.

Finally, Austrian side Sturm Graz will battle it out with Portuguese outfit Sporting CP to round off the evening’s fixtures.

With so many big names in action, football fans across Europe are in for an electrifying evening of Champions League football.

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