Champions League kicks off without Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, Nicolo Barella amid injury crisis

Several key players such as Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are sidelined due to injuries as the Champions League resumes. The new format has sparked debate over player workload. Key fixtures include Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich and Arsenal vs PSG. Attendance trends are being monitored closely in response to the extended schedule.