The UEFA Champions League has returned with Matchday 6 happening on Tuesday and Wednesday. Each team faces the pivotal challenge of securing their place among the last 16 or risking elimination.

Among the highlight matches is the clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City. Both sides are positioned to prove their worth this season as they face off at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Here’s what to expect from this week’s action, according to our CBS Sports analysts.

Champions League Matches on Wednesday

Matchup	Predictions
Qarabag vs. Ajax	1-0, 2-0, 1-0, 2-0, 2-0
Villarreal vs. Copenhagen	2-0, 1-0, 1-0, 0-1, 2-1
Benfica vs. Napoli	2-2, 1-2, 0-2, 1-2, 1-1
Bilbao vs. PSG	0-2, 2-3, 0-2, 0-3, 0-3
Club Brugge vs. Arsenal	1-2, 0-3, 0-2, 0-2, 1-3
Dortmund vs. Bodo/Glimt	2-0, 2-1, 2-1, 2-0, 1-2
Leverkusen vs. Newcastle	0-0, 1-1, 0-1, 0-1, 1-2
Juventus vs. Pafos	4-0, 3-0, 3-0, 2-1, 3-0
Real Madrid vs. Man City	2-1, 2-2, 1-2, 1-1, 2-2

Game of the Day: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City

Player to Watch: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
Despite the turmoil surrounding Los Blancos and questions about Xabi Alonso’s future, Mbappe continues his remarkable form, having netted twenty-five goals in twenty-one club matches this season.

Man of the Match: Jeremy Doku, Manchester City
With Pep Guardiola at the helm, the Citizens are looking to reclaim their place in the Premier League. Doku’s speed and skill could be key against Alonso’s team.

Predictions

• Real Madrid 1, Manchester City 2

With the high stakes surrounding Xabi Alonso, it appears Manchester City may have the upper hand ahead of this thrilling encounter.

Best Bet: Both players, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are expected to take at least two shots on target.

Expecting a defensively tight match, Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes is one to watch as he steps up following their recent squad changes.