Postpublished at 18:52 BST 21 October
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43 goals across nine Champions League games
FT: Barcelona 6-1 Olympiacos - Fermin Lopez hat-trick; El Kaabi responds from spot before Hezze sent off. Yamal penalty & Rashford grabs two
FT: Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid - Gabriel with breakthrough; Martinelli doubles lead & Gyokeres adds quick double
FT: Newcastle 3-0 Benfica - Gordon puts hosts ahead before Barnes scores twice
FT: Villarreal 0-2 Man City - Haaland opens scoring, Silva doubles lead
FT: Levekusen 2-7 PSG, Copenhagen 2-4 Dortmund, PSV 6-2 Napoli, USG 0-4 Inter, Kairat 0-0 Pafos
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Postpublished at 18:52 BST 21 October
From League Two to Champions Leaguepublished at 18:51 BST 21 October
Newcastle v Benfica (20:00 BST)
Eddie Howe had just masterminded Bournemouth's promotion from League Two when Jose Mourinho won the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010.
Now Howe is going head-to-head with Mourinho on Europe's biggest stage.
Image source, Getty ImagesKICK-OFFpublished at 18:49 BST 21 October
Barcelona 2-0 Olympiacos
Back under way in this one. Olympiacos have never won in Spain and that looks unlikely to change anytime soon.
Mourinho is a visionary - Howepublished at 18:48 BST 21 October
Newcastle v Benfica (20:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle boss Eddie Howe on the impact Jose Mourinho has had on his managerial career: "He is someone I hugely admire, having come up against him before in the Premier League. As a younger coach, I really admired the teams he built at Chelsea, in particular.
"He is definitely a visionary - someone that broke the mould in terms of how you manage and the different ways to do things, and then following his success through different clubs, leagues. Incredible, really, what he's achieved in his career.
"It's always a great opportunity for any club to go up against one of his teams. I'm looking forward to the challenge immensely and I think it's going to be a great game."
Mourinho enjoying St James Parkpublished at 18:43 BST 21 October
Newcastle v Benfica (20:00 BST)
Ciaran Kelly
BBC Sport reporter at St James' ParkIt was 8.25pm by the time Jose Mourinho finished up on Monday evening. The Benfica manager had just spent the best part of half an hour answering questions in both Portuguese and English ahead of tonight's game against Newcastle.
Yet Mourinho looked like he could have talked for another while longer in the media suite at St James' Park. It is hard to think of an opposition manager who has such an affection for another club without ever taking charge of them.
But that was the profound impact mentor Sir Bobby Robson left on his former assistant during their time together at Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona.
Mourinho, a two-time winner of the competition, could not have been more complimentary about Newcastle.
He predicted Newcastle are "closer to bigger things". He spoke about how "happy" he was after opposite number Eddie Howe ended the club's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy last season. He even revealed he told his players that the atmosphere at St James' was "beautiful".
Listen to Arsenal on 5 Livepublished at 18:39 BST 21 October
BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesYou can listen to full commentary of Arsenal's game with Atletico Madrid on BBC Radio 5 Live. Ian Dennis is joined by former Premier League striker Glenn Murray at Emirates Stadium.
There will be updates from Newcastle-Benfica and Villarreal-Manchester City. Kelly Cates presents build-up starts from 19:00 BST
Arsenal apologise to Atletico for hot water failurepublished at 18:36 BST 21 October
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid (20:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal have apologised to Atletico Madrid after a hot water failure at Emirates Stadium left the Spanish side heading to their hotel for showers following a training session.
Uefa rules allow visiting teams to train in the home stadium the night before Champions League matches.
Diego Simeone's side were training before the two sides meet tonight.
The Atletico Madrid staff alerted Arsenal that there was no hot water in their dressing room at 18:45 BST, with the Gunners realising there was a similar issue in the home dressing room too.
The team were due to finish training at 19:30 but finished 15 minutes early and decided to travel back to their team hotel instead.
Spanish newspaper Marca, external, external reported the Atletico squad were 'angry' with the situation.
Arsenal apologised to the Atletico Madrid staff for the inconvenience caused, with the issue eventually resolved at 19:25.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 18:34 BST 21 October
Barcelona 2-0 Olympiacos
A Fermín López double has Barcelona ahead at the break.
Countdown to kick-offpublished at 18:31 BST 21 October
Newcastle v Benfica (20:00 BST)
Lots of travelling support for Benfica in Newcastle.
Image source, Reuters
Image source, Reuters
Image source, ReutersArteta 'loved' seeing Saliba watch Atletico on team buspublished at 18:26 BST 21 October
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid (20:00 BST)
Alex Howell
BBC Sport Arsenal reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesIn the aftermath of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, there was a picture doing the rounds on social media.
It was not of the goal or of any of the celebrations. Instead, it was an image of defender William Saliba watching Atletico Madrid, the Gunners' opponents in the Champions League, on the team bus leaving Craven Cottage.
There was a quick turnaround between the games with just two days of preparation before Diego Simeone brought his Atletico side to north London.
The Gunners have only conceded three goals this season, keeping eight clean sheets and boss Mikel Arteta says he was happy to see the dedication from members of his squad.
"Very pleased because I didn't encourage it - that came from them. Arteta said.
"We know this will be a tough one, so the earlier we think about it the better. I love that initiative from the players."
GOAL - Barcelona 2-0 Olympiacospublished at 18:25 BST 21 October
Fermín Lopez (38 mins)
Just like that, Barcelona are 2-0 up.
They've not had many chances but they've certainly made the most of the limited ones they have had as Fermin Lopez gets his second.
It is 17-year-old Dro Fernandez with the assist, passing to Lopez just outside the box and forward is ice cool as he avoids a couple of tackles before firing in.
Rodri inducted into Villarreal hall of famepublished at 18:23 BST 21 October
Villarreal v Man City (20:00 BST)
Shamoon Hafez
Football news reporter at Estadio de la Ceramica
Image source, VillarrealManchester City arrived in Spain on Monday evening for their Champions League tie against Villarreal and Rodri tagged along with the travelling party.
The midfielder will miss tonight's game because of a hamstring injury and is also expected to be out of Sunday's Premier League match at Aston Villa.
The 29-year-old misses out on featuring against his former club but has been honoured by the Yellows by being inducted into their hall of fame.
Rodri unveiled a ceramic plaque of himself outside the ground alongside other club legends including Santi Cazorla and Bruno Soriano.
Rodri said: “I feel honoured to have received this special recognition from my former club.
"I enjoyed my time with Villarreal immensely. I was a young boy, still learning and still developing and they helped me start on a good path which has led to many, many proud moments in my career so far.
“I would like to thank the club for this inclusion on their Walk of Stars. I really appreciate and it means a lot to me and my family.”
Postpublished at 18:20 BST 21 October
Barcelona 1-0 Olympiacos
They've had some defending to do for the last 10 minutes or so but Barcelona are not far off adding a second as Jules Kounde glances a header wide from a corner.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 18:20 BST 21 October
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Big P: Mourinho is a legend of the game, love him or loathe him, good enough and trusted by Sir Bobby, enough said.
'I exchanged a few words with Sir Bobby'published at 18:17 BST 21 October
Newcastle v Benfica (20:00 BST)
Benfica
Image source, Getty ImagesMore from Benfica boss Jose Mourinho speaking about Sir Bobby Robson, who he worked with at Sporting, Porto and Barcelona: "When I walked in here [St James' Park], I feel close. When I walked in here, I exchanged a few words with him and it's a great emotion."
Postpublished at 18:15 BST 21 October
Barcelona 1-0 Olympiacos
Barcelona continue to give the ball away in their own half and Olympiacos have a free-kick in a decent position.
Chiquinho sends the ball into the box but Lorenzo Pirola heads over.
'I've never hidden how dear Newcastle is to me'published at 18:13 BST 21 October
Newcastle v Benfica (20:00 BST)
Quote MessageEven when I was the manager of other English clubs, I've never hidden how dear Newcastle is to me because of the influence of a legendary person at this club. I worked with Sir Bobby [Robson] for two, four, six years and there was not a single day he did not show his passion for Newcastle, the city, the region and the football club, the pride and the passion he felt for it. He loved this club, he gave everything to this club.
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho
Postpublished at 18:10 BST 21 October
Newcastle v Benfica (20:00 BST)
Image source, PA MediaSo, a huge night at St James' Park where there will be lots of attention on the 'Special One', who has a special affection for Newcastle after working with Sir Bobby Robson early in his coaching career.
Postpublished at 18:08 BST 21 October
Barcelona 1-0 Olympiacos
Barcelona are winning but Olympiacos are definitely in this game, helped by some poor passing in the defensive half by the hosts.
Ex-Wolves forward Daniel Podence has been a particular menace to the Barcelona defence.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 18:06 BST 21 October
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Whats all the fuss about: No idea why people are getting so worked up about these group stages. It’s essentially a money maker for the organisers and clubs, similar to the Club World Cup. The real tournament starts in the knockout phase.
UEFA Champions League Scores and fixtures
Tuesday 21st October
League Stage
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UEFA Champions League Table
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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10 Qarabağ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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11 PSV | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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14 Club Brugge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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15 Sporting CP | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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20 Galatasaray | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 |
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23 Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 |
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| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
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25 Bodø / Glimt | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
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26 Pafos | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
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29 Slavia Prague | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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31 Copenhagen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 1 |
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32 Olympiakos | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 1 |
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33 Kairat | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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34 Benfica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
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36 Ajax | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : 8th Finals
- Position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Play-off
