Indeed, the UEFA Champions League has made its return, and football enthusiasts worldwide are finding it difficult to shake off the unforgettable anthem from their minds.

In the 2023/24 season, Manchester City holds the title of defending champions, having achieved a historic treble by securing victory over Inter in the final match held in Istanbul.

Pep Guardiola’s squad stands as one of the top contenders once more this year. Nevertheless, European powerhouses like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona are pinning their hopes on their summer transfer activities to propel them to triumph this season.

However, before one can begin envisioning the final showdown at Wembley next year, there’s the essential hurdle of navigating through the group stage. Below, you’ll find 90min’s forecasts for the initial matchday of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.

Manchester City performance and stats

It will be Manchester City ended the league in the 1st position with 15 points.

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 14 goals and conceding 3.​

Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 23rd of September in Manchester.​

Real Madrid performance and stats

It will be Real Madrid ended the league in the 1st position with 15 points.

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 10 goals and conceding 3.​

FC Barcelona performance and stats

It will be FC Barcelona ended the league in the 2nd position with 13 points.

In the last 5 games, it has won 4 times and drawn once. In its last match, FC Barcelona won 5-0 against Real Betis.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 13 goals and conceding 4.​

FC Barcelona will play the next match in La Liga against Celta de Vigo on Saturday 23rd of September in Barcelona.​

Manchester United performance and stats

It will be Manchester United ended the league in the 13th position with 6 points.

In the last 5 games, it has won twice and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 1-3 against Brighton & Hove Albion.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 6 goals and conceding 10.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Burnley on Saturday 23rd of September in Burnley.​