This week’s Champions League fixtures will see teams who suffered surprise losses, such as Real Madrid against Shakhtar, try to make up the ground, while others such as both Manchester clubs United and City will be trying to strengthen their stranglehold on their respective groups.

Let’s take a look at a couple of the sportsbetting highlights of this midweek’s Champions League fixtures.

Juventus vs. Barcelona (Wednesday, 8pm GMT kick-off)

Five years ago, Juventus and Barcelona competed in the Champions League final. This season, it would be a surprise of sorts if either team made the showpiece finale of the tournament.