Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is set to face his former rivals Arsenal in the Champions League, playing in a new, deeper role that has seen him thrive and contribute significantly to his team's success.

• Kane has scored 24 goals in 18 appearances for Bayern this season, along with 5 goals in 5 matches for England.
• Arsenal, his childhood club that released him, boasts the best defense in Europe's top five leagues, conceding only 6 goals in the Premier League and none in the Champions League.
• Bayern Munich has won 17 and drawn 1 of their 18 games across all competitions this season, with Kane playing in every match.

Inter Milan faces a critical Champions League match against Atletico Madrid amidst doubts about their performance in "big games" under new coach Cristian Chivu, following a recent derby defeat to AC Milan.

• Inter Milan has a 100 percent record in the Champions League group stage, with four wins out of four against perceived weaker teams.
• Coach Cristian Chivu previously won the treble with Inter in 2010 under Jose Mourinho.
• Key wing-back Denzel Dumfries is out due to an ankle injury, expected to return next month; fellow substitute Matteo Darmian is also unavailable due to a calf knock.

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi stated that Mason Greenwood "paid dearly" for past sexual assault allegations, as the forward prepares to face English opposition for the first time since the accusations. Greenwood is expected to start against Newcastle in the Champions League on Tuesday.

• Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United in January 2022 following allegations, but charges were dropped in February 2023.
• He controversially signed for Marseille in July 2024 after a loan spell at Getafe, and has scored 33 goals for Marseille, including 11 this season.
• De Zerbi defends Greenwood, calling him a "good lad" who has found the right environment, while England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed in September that Greenwood was not in his plans.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal ahead of Chelsea's Champions League match against Barcelona.

• Maresca emphasized that Estevao, 18, is already playing at a high level, being a starter for Brazil.
• He advised Estevao to focus on daily improvement rather than comparing himself to other players like Yamal, who is only three months younger.
• Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is recovering from a toe injury and is unlikely to play against Barcelona or Arsenal.
• Maresca also revealed his coaching philosophy was heavily influenced by Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team from 2008-2012.