UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 brings another action-packed round as Europe's biggest clubs reach the halfway stage of the 2026-27 league phase. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City headline 18 matches across November 3 and 4. Results could reshape the race for automatic progression to the Round of 16.
Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Real Betis have each won their opening three matches. Barcelona and Arsenal will look to strengthen their positions. Four league-phase fixtures will remain after this round.
| Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
| Competition |
UEFA Champions League 2026-27 |
| Round |
League Phase, Matchday 4 |
| Dates |
November 3-4, 2026 |
| Total fixtures |
18 |
| Participating clubs |
36 |
| Early kick-offs |
6:45 PM CET |
| Main kick-offs |
9:00 PM CET |
| Indian early kick-offs |
11:15 PM IST |
| Indian main kick-offs |
1:30 AM IST (next day) |
Nine matches take place each evening. The schedule lists times in Central European Time and Indian Standard Time. Indian viewers should note the four-hour-and-30-minute difference between CET and IST.
| Fixture |
CET |
IST |
|---|---|---|
| Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP |
6:45 PM |
11:15 PM |
| Galatasaray vs Stuttgart |
6:45 PM |
11:15 PM |
| Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 4) |
| Barcelona vs Aston Villa |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 4) |
| Feyenoord vs Inter Milan |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 4) |
| Bodo/Glimt vs Lille |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 4) |
| LASK vs Slovan Bratislava |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 4) |
| Manchester United vs AS Roma |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 4) |
| Villarreal vs Paris Saint-Germain |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 4) |
| Fixture |
CET |
IST |
|---|---|---|
| AEK Athens vs Real Madrid |
6:45 PM |
11:15 PM |
| Fenerbahce vs Liverpool |
6:45 PM |
11:15 PM |
| Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 5) |
| Porto vs Napoli |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 5) |
| PSV Eindhoven vs Club Brugge |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 5) |
| RB Leipzig vs Manchester City |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 5) |
| Lens vs Como |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 5) |
| Slavia Prague vs Arsenal |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 5) |
| Viking vs Sabah |
9:00 PM |
1:30 AM (Nov 5) |
Eight fixtures stand out for their form and qualification implications. Some clubs arrive with perfect records, while others need a response. Here are the headline matchups.
Atletico Madrid welcome Bayern Munich in one of Tuesday's biggest contests. Bayern drew 2-2 against Arsenal in their previous league-phase fixture, while Atletico settled for a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart. Both sides need points to strengthen their qualification hopes. Bayern's attack will test Atletico's defensive structure. Diego Simeone's side will look to disrupt the visitors' rhythm.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich.
Nov 15, 2025; Madrid, Spain; A general overall view of Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The stadium is the home ofAtletico Madrid. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Barcelona host Aston Villa in arguably Tuesday's most intriguing fixture. Villa have won all three opening matches and currently sit second in the league-phase standings. Barcelona, meanwhile, suffered a 4-2 defeat against PSG after previously producing a stunning 4-1 comeback to silence Rams Park . Barcelona need a response, but Villa have impressed in Europe despite domestic frustrations explored in our Aston Villa player ratings report . Villa's unbeaten run makes this a test of Barcelona's defensive recovery.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Aston Villa.
Manchester United need a response after suffering a 4-1 defeat against Como in their previous Champions League fixture. Roma arrive in better spirits after recording a convincing 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava. Another defeat would increase the pressure on United. Roma will look to exploit the hosts' defensive vulnerabilities. United must rediscover their attacking confidence and make home advantage count.
Prediction: Manchester United 0-2 AS Roma.
Jul 22, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes (8) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half against Arsenal at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Inter Milan travel to the Netherlands after collecting their first three points with a victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. Feyenoord will aim to use home support to unsettle the Italian visitors. Inter's European experience could prove important in a difficult away assignment. Feyenoord must stay organized against Inter. Read our feature on the wider city rivalry, AC Milan vs Inter: Who Is the King of Milan? .
Prediction: Feyenoord 1-2 Inter Milan.
PSG travel to Villarreal after winning their opening three matches. Their latest statement victory was a 4-2 result against Barcelona, underlining their attacking threat. Villarreal, meanwhile, have endured a difficult campaign after defeats against Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool. Villarreal must contain PSG's forward line. Another victory would strengthen the French side's qualification position.
Prediction: Villarreal 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain.
Jun 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha (17) kicks the ball against the Inter Miami FC during a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Real Madrid travel to Greece looking to maintain their perfect Champions League record. They have collected nine points from three matches, including a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. AEK Athens face a difficult assignment after losing 5-1 against Manchester City. Madrid's attacking consistency makes them favorites. AEK must defend well to avoid another heavy defeat.
Prediction: AEK Athens 0-3 Real Madrid.
Liverpool face a demanding away fixture against Fenerbahce on Wednesday. The English club have won all three matches and scored 12 goals, including a 4-3 victory over Villarreal. Fenerbahce will rely on their passionate home support to challenge the visitors. The Turkish side drew 2-2 against Slavia Prague in their previous European fixture. Liverpool have the advantage, but Istanbul could make this a stern test.
Prediction: Fenerbahce 1-2 Liverpool.
Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Kadıkoy/Istanbul. Photo: Anl55400 via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Manchester City travel to Germany after scoring five goals in their 5-1 victory over AEK Athens. Leipzig need a response after losing 4-1 against Real Madrid. Both teams have the attacking quality to produce an entertaining contest. City will look to control possession. Leipzig must use home advantage and take their chances.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-2 Manchester City.
Arsenal remain unbeaten after collecting seven points from their opening three fixtures. Their previous match produced a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich, while Slavia Prague have collected four points. The Gunners will aim to maintain their position among the top eight. Slavia's home support could make this difficult. Arsenal's quality should give them the edge.
Prediction: Slavia Prague 0-2 Arsenal.
Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic. Photo: Vojtasekd via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0
Five clubs have collected nine points from their opening three matches. Stuttgart and Arsenal have seven points, while Barcelona sit eighth with six. UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 could separate the leading contenders.
| Position |
Club |
Played |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PSG |
3 |
9 |
| 2 |
Aston Villa |
3 |
9 |
| 3 |
Liverpool |
3 |
9 |
| 4 |
Real Madrid |
3 |
9 |
| 5 |
Real Betis |
3 |
9 |
| 6 |
Stuttgart |
3 |
7 |
| 7 |
Arsenal |
3 |
7 |
| 8 |
Barcelona |
3 |
6 |
The top eight qualify directly for the Round of 16, while positions nine to 24 enter the knockout phase play-offs. Clubs finishing outside the top 24 are eliminated. The table will change as clubs complete their remaining fixtures.
The 2026-27 Champions League has delivered plenty of goals. Matchday 2 produced 78 across 18 fixtures. Our Matchday 2 results and updated standings report covered that remarkable scoring round.
Matchday 3 continued the trend with another 74 goals. Liverpool defeated Villarreal 4-3, while Manchester City recorded a commanding 5-1 victory against AEK Athens. PSG also beat Barcelona 4-2, and Real Madrid defeated Leipzig 4-1.
For the previous round's schedule, revisit our UEFA Champions League Matchday Three Fixtures coverage. Those results set the stage for another busy European week. The highlights can help readers catch up before the next round.
Indian viewers can watch UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 through the SonyLIV app and on Sony Sports Network. Viewers in other countries can check UEFA's official Champions League TV broadcast partners and live streaming guide to find the authorised broadcaster in their region. Check local provider listings for match-specific coverage and availability.
UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 arrives at a crucial stage, with several clubs looking to strengthen their qualification prospects. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City headline another exciting round. Aston Villa and PSG, however, will also attract attention as they attempt to maintain their perfect records.
The next two evenings could produce significant changes in the league standings. Supporters can expect attacking football, difficult away assignments and potentially decisive results across Europe. With four rounds remaining afterwards, the race for automatic qualification is beginning to intensify.
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