Liverpool v Ajax, Bayern Munich v Barcelona: Champions League – clockwatch

“The Champions League group stages are a waste of time and just a way for Uefa and the clubs to harvest more money” is a frequent refrain around this time of year, and rightly so: loads of games to eliminate only half the teams with half of those earning a playoff to enter the Europa League instead, before the richest ones contest the knockouts. Football is the winner!

Well, perhaps not this term. Though the competition still serves the interests of Baron Mammon, its early stages look pretty tasty and tonight should be a belter.

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