The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8 and it has the potential to be a historically chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 36 teams will be in action as 17 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

An altogether noteworthy statistic, highlighting the stellar European campaign being enjoyed by Barcelona star Raphinha to date, has on Thursday come to the fore online.Wide-man Raphinha, for his

Barcelona couldn't defeat Atalanta and settled for a second place finish in the Champions League league phase.

Barcelona and Atalanta meet in Catalonia on Wednesday for their final UEFA Champions League game of the league phase. Hansi Flick's men are already guaranteed a top eight finish, but could yet finish top while Gian Piero Gasperini's side are attempting to confirm a round of 16 place alongside the Blaugrana at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

After a comeback for the ages last week, Barcelona will be hoping for a less strenuous Champions League encounter today as they host Atalanta. Barca have already secured an automatic spot in the last 16 and are the only side capable of finishing top of the table ahead of current leaders Liverpool.

Having already secured a spot in the round of 16, Barcelona host Atalanta hoping to challenge for the top spot of the Champions League league phase.

FC Barcelona missed a golden opportunity to take control of their Champions League group, settling for a 2-2 draw against Atalanta at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Despite goals from Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araújo,