The Champions League gave us plenty to break down in Matchday 2, from Liverpool's latest defeat to Kylian Mbappe rescuing Real Madrid. Our experts tell you what to make of the games.

Liverpool Weigh Up Araujo Move Amid Konate UncertaintyLiverpool supporters have been here before. The club’s hierarchy face another key contract dilemma as Ibrahima Konate edges closer to the final

Luis Diaz was desperate to leave Liverpool this summer and had his heart set on a move to Barcelona, but the Reds refused to sell the Colombian forward before later striking a deal with Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich winger Luis Díaz has admitted holding talks with Barcelona before ultimately taking his talents to Germany this summer. Signing a new winger was a key priority for Barcelona and sporting director Deco was believed to favor a move for Díaz as reports over his mounting unhappiness at Liverpool began to swirl.

Barcelona went through another summer without returning to within the bounds of their salary limit, and again struggled to register players. While a large part of that comes down to the removal of

Liverpool's top centre-back target remains Marc Guehi but Tottenham could swoop in and beat them to his signature in a dramatic twist, per reports.

According to Fichajes, the Uruguayan defender has emerged as a top candidate to replace Ibrahima Konaté, who is expected to leave Anfield at the end of the season for a move to Real Madrid. This could set up one of the most intriguing transfer sagas of next summer.

Ibrahima Konaté will leave Liverpool next summer and, unless there is a surprise, will sign for Real Madrid, a signing that could upset Barcelona.

Barcelona sporting director Deco has taken a swipe at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams following the winger's collapsed move to Camp Nou during the summer transfer window. The La Liga champions had seemingly beaten Arsenal and Bayern Munich to a deal for the Euro 2024 winner, who had verbally agreed a six-year contract with Hansi Flick 's side.

The Bundesliga club are reportedly impressed with the winger and ready to offer a “huge pay rise” to keep him. Liverpool have tracked Olise for some time, while Chelsea, PSG, and Barcelona are also said to admire him—though none are expected to make a move next summer.

The promise of the new UEFA Champions League format, now in its second season, was that high-caliber matches would be scattered around the schedule from the get-go. Wednesday's clash between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain,