🌟 Champions League: 5 intriguing facts from matchday 4

🌟 Champions League: 5 intriguing facts from matchday 4 The final matchday of the first half. Matchday four of the 2026–2027 Champions League league phase takes place this week. And there are some blockbuster fixtures... PSG must avoid the Yellow Submarine trap League phase leaders PSG travel to Villarreal on Tuesday evening aiming to continue their excellent European campaign. Following two statement wins over Manchester City and FC Barcelona, the Parisians head into this fixture full of confidence. But beware of the Spanish trap: last season, a trip to Bilbao ended in a goalless draw (0–0), a result that subsequently complicated PSG's pursuit of a top-eight finish. They will therefore need to stay alert against the Yellow Submarine to hold on to top spot... Atlético vs Bayern, the clash of the week This week's standout fixture: Atlético Madrid take on Bayern Munich! A meeting between two sides well accustomed to big European occasions promises a thrilling battle. All eyes will be on Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane, who will be one of Bayern's main weapons against a Madrid side that is always difficult to break down. A real test for both contenders for the title! Lens face one of the competition's surprise packages RC Lens also have an important fixture to navigate on Wednesday. Beaten by Sporting CP and Club Brugge in their previous European outings, the Blood and Gold desperately need a response to keep their qualification hopes from slipping away. But the task looks particularly difficult against Como, one of this season's surprise packages. Sitting ninth in the league phase, the Italian side have made a remarkable start to their campaign. Lens must dig deep to pull off a real feat in front of their home fans. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.