Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.
The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Comprehensive match preview of SSC Napoli vs Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League. We break down the weekend's domestic league results, recent form, and key storylines ahead of this Wednesday night clash at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
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