Nick and Taylor break down a marvelous Matchday 3 in the Champions League, which once again featured no shortage of drama. The duo provides a comprehensive analysis of Real Madrid's comeback against fellow UCL finalist Dortmund, Barcelona's long-awaited revenge against Bayern (with the help of the Bavarian's former manager and striker), a second-straight win for Lille over a club from Madrid, Benfica's baffling home collapse vs Feyenoord, and much more from across the continent. Taylor also seizes an opportunity to strongly criticize Bayern's star goalkeeper, defenders, and board, as Bayern have now lost two-straight in the competition. Finally, our European football experts reveal their complete predictions for the competition's final 36-team standings as the opening phase quickly approaches the halfway point.

Nick and Taylor provide a complete analysis of all 18 matches on Matchday 2 in the Champions League. The duo commence with an irresistible clowning of Celtic, who were absolutely annihilated in Germany against the reigning finalists of Dortmund. Then, our European football experts break down two massive upsets, including Aston Villa's nostalgic encounter with Bayern at Villa Park, and Lille's incredible rebound from losing to Sporting away to defeating the reigning champions Madrid in France. Next, our experts explain how Juventus completed an unthinkable comeback despite being down a man and a goal against Leipzig, the brilliant Benfica blasting of Atletico Madrid in Lisbon, and a fascinating match in abysmal conditions in Zagreb. Finally, the duo praise Barcelona's front men despite an expected win over Young Boys, and explain why Austrian clubs (in addition to Scottish, Swiss, and Czech clubs) have already proven why a lifetime ban from the Champions League might be needed.

Nick and Taylor provide complete coverage of Matchday 1 of the newly redesigned Champions League format, which produced some absolute spectacles—and a few snoozers—across Europe. The duo examines history in the making, as Bayern continues to crush every opponent in sight, demolishing the Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb in Munich; Liverpool reversed an early deficit to make a statement at San Siro versus a struggling Milan; Brest brilliantly triumphed in their European debut against the Austrian champions of Sturm Graz; and Juventus, Aston Villa, Leverkusen, Monaco, and Sparta Praha returned to the competition with emphatic victories. Our European football experts also share their early tournament favorites, dark horses, and standouts as Matchday 2 quickly approaches.