Seven matches have reached the break. Only Porto and PSV are goalless, and Liverpool and Villarreal have already traded four goals.
The headline game: Liverpool 2-2 Villarreal
Villarreal scored in the 4th minute and again in the 29th to lead 2-0 at Anfield. Liverpool pulled one back in the 36th and equalised with the last action of the half, in the 45th minute. Liverpool lead the shots 7 to 5 and have 53% possession. Villarreal have two bookings (27′, 41′) and the momentum belongs to the hosts.
PSG 1-0 Barcelona
This is the closest thing to a one-sided game with a one-goal scoreline. PSG scored in the 38th minute and have had 11 shots, 10 of them on target. Barcelona’s goalkeeper has made 9 saves, which is the only reason this isn’t more. Barcelona have 8 shots, 3 on target, and a booking in the 17th minute. Both sides have made a substitution, and each had an injury.
Napoli 2-1 Bodø/Glimt
Napoli scored in the 1st minute, Bodø/Glimt equalised in the 27th, and Napoli retook the lead in the 41st. The hosts have 6 shots on target to the visitors’ 1, so the lead is deserved. Bodø/Glimt have only 2 shots, but one went in.
Manchester City 2-0 AEK Athens
City scored in the 12th and 34th minutes and have 5 corners and 3 shots on target. AEK have 2 shots, none on target, and no corners. Neither side has a booking.
AS Roma 2-0 Slovan Bratislava
Roma lead through goals in the 21st and 39th minutes. They have 70% of the ball and 10 shots, 4 on target. Slovan have yet to register a shot and were booked in the 20th minute.
VfB Stuttgart 1-0 Atlético Madrid
Stuttgart scored in the 36th minute. They lead the shots 9 to 5, with 4 on target to Atlético’s 1. Atlético goalkeeper Jan Oblak will be relieved the deficit is only one.
FC Porto 0-0 PSV Eindhoven
This is the quietest game. PSV have 66% possession and 10 shots, but only 1 on target. Porto have 4 shots and none on target. Expect a more open second half, since neither side has found a way through.
What to watch after the break
Liverpool v Villarreal: the home side have the momentum, but both defences look shaky.
PSG v Barcelona: PSG’s shot count suggests a second goal is likely. Barcelona need their keeper to keep it up.
Stuttgart v Atlético: Atlético have 3 saves to their name and are one goal down. They are the side most likely to change shape.