Lionesses to face France and Portugal in Nations League

Five Champions League talking points highlight fascinating storylines for this week's matches. Firstly, Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick might draw inspiration from his legendary night against Roma in 2006-07. Carrick's current form and the state of the manager's position at Old Trafford could be the driving force for a potential repeat.

Secondly, Aston Villa faces a significant test against Barcelona in their Champions League campaign. Despite some off-field issues, Villa have been impressive this season, remaining unbeaten in their last five Premier League games and securing maximum points in their Champions League matches.

Next, Paris Saint-Germain aims to continue their impressive dominance of the competition. After a perfect record in the group stage, PSG is set to face Villarreal in their next Champions League match. They have already scored 14 goals in three group games, a record for this stage of the competition.

A Liverpool trip to Istanbul stands out as another intriguing fixture, given the club's perfect record in the group stage. Liverpool will be facing Turkish side Fenerbahce, a fixture that also includes a compelling subplot - the return of former Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt as the interim manager of Fenerbahce.

Lastly, AEK Athens presents a challenge for Luka Jovic, who left Real Madrid after a poor experience at the club. Jovic scored just three goals in 51 appearances for his former team, and now hopes to make amends against his old employers in the Greek capital.