Champions League 2022: Manchester United vs. Galatasaray; Arsenal vs. Lens Predictions and Expert Analysis

It’s time for the highly anticipated return of Champions League action. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature Matchday 5, which you can catch on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. On Tuesday, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Lazio clinched advancement, while PSG and Shakhtar kept their qualification dreams alive with crucial performances.

Who will emerge victorious from the 8 games on Wednesday? Find out with our UCL picks below:

Champions League broadcast schedule
All times Eastern

Wednesday, Nov. 29
Galatasaray vs. Manchester United – 12:45 p.m. – Paramount+
Sevilla vs. PSV – 12:45 p.m. – Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
UEFA Champions League Today pre-match – 2 p.m. – Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
The Golazo Show – 3 p.m. – Paramount+
Bayern Munich vs. Copenhagen – 3 p.m. – Paramount+
Real Madrid vs. Napoli – 3 p.m. – Paramount+
Real Sociedad vs. RB Salzburg – 3 p.m. – Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
Braga vs. Union Berlin – 3 p.m. – Paramount+
Arsenal vs. Lens – 3 p.m. – Paramount+
Benfica vs. Inter – 3 p.m. – Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
UEFA Champions League Today post-match – 5 p.m. – Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
The Champions Club – 6 p.m. – CBS Sports Golazo Network
Scoreline – 9 p.m. – CBS Sports Golazo Network

Matchday 5 — Wednesday’s picks
Real Madrid vs. Napoli
Francesco Porzio
One matchup to watch: Victor Osimhen vs. Toni Rudiger – Keep an eye on Osimhen’s performance after recovering from injury and his influence on the game.
Most likely to score a goal: Jude Bellingham – This English midfielder has been in great form and will be a key player to watch.
Man of the Match pick: Luka Modric – Modric’s experience and impact will be crucial.
Match prediction: Real Madrid 3, Napoli 1 – Real Madrid is the favorite, but Napoli shouldn’t be underestimated under their new coach.

Morning Footy Matchday 5 — Wednesday picks
Galatasaray vs. Manchester United
James Benge
One matchup to watch: Sacha Boey vs. Luke Shaw – Shaw’s return will be significant in this match.
Most likely to score a goal: Mauro Icardi – Both sides are expected to score, and Icardi is the favorite to find the net.
Man of the Match pick: Lucas Torreira – Torreira’s style of play is suited for drama and energy.
Match prediction: Galatasaray 2, Manchester United 2 – A draw is expected in this unpredictable match.

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