Vincent Kompany has "reinvented" Bayern Munich and turned the Bundesliga giants into one of the top contenders for the Champions League title this season, club legend Lothar Matthaus says. The Bavarian side still have a perfect record this season and it is due to the Belgian coach's "honesty and clarity" that they have enjoyed such a blistering start,

Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League continues on Wednesday, Oct. 22 with Bayern Munich facing Club Brugge.

Bayern Munich is back in the Champions League after claiming the top spot in the Bundesliga for the 12th time in the last 13 seasons. While the dominant German club is seeking another domestic trophy, they are hoping they can make another deep run in the UCL.

Boateng’s possible return has resulted in controversy stemming from a past of domestic violence allegations, and Bayern fans aired an angry banner in last weekend’s Der Klassiker win over Borussia Dortmund. The club’s response, so far, has been dismissive.

Mbappé has 18 goals in 14 appearances with Madrid and France this season. He has scored five goals overall in Madrid’s two Champions League matches. Juventus drew both its matches in Europe and hasn’t won since Sept. 13. It lost 2-0 at Como at the weekend and coach Igor Tudor is very much under pressure.

An analysis of the state of play in Europe's premier club competition following the conclusion of the third round of fixtures

Holders Paris Saint-Germain will be knocked out by Vincent Kompany’s Bayern on penalties in the round of 16, while Real Madrid will fall at the hands of Manchester City in the quarter-finals as Pep Guardiola’s side seek revenge for being knocked out by Los Blancos in consecutive seasons.

Bayern Munich will look to extend its perfect start in the UEFA Champions League when they welcome Club Brugge to the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

The German side are expected to win again after winning the first two matches of the Champions League season so far against Chelsea and Pafos, while they are dominating the Bundesliga with seven wins in seven games. Pick: Bayern Munich 3, Club Brugge 0.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are among the clubs to resume their Champions League campaigns on Wednesday night.

The UEFA Champions League served up some incredible action over the past two nights, so it’s time to reward the best – and worst – of what it had to offer on matchweek three. Champions League