We're getting under way in the 20:00 BST kick-offs.

Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Metropolitano Stadium

The Atleti tifo is unveiled as the noise around the stadium explodes.

'To defend what we love'

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Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Metropolitano Stadium

There was still a notably frosty reception for Julian Alvarez as his name was read out.

He gets his first start at home this season. The last time he scored for Atleti was last April.

Add that to the drama and speculation around the summer transfer, the only way to gain these Atleti supporters forgiveness is to do the talking on the pitch and score.

Kick-off is approaching and there's a fancy light show going on as the stadium announcer whips up the crowd.

Fireworks!? No, but then it is only the second game in the league phase of the Champions League, so probably a bit early for that level of razzmatazz.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter

It will be interesting to see how Manchester United approach this tonight.

There is more energy in Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba than has existed before. In Youri Tielemans and Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United should be able to make more of their possession higher up the field.

Width from the full-back areas is essential. A first goal of the season for Marcus Rashford would be handy.

Manchester United

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick speaking to the media before tonight's game starts, about pressure: "It's not pressure, it's what we do. It's why we're here, it's what we live for, it's part of the business. You're going to get some results that don't go your way and you've got to find a way to overcome that.

"Fantastic game for us tonight. It's a good opportunity for us to put on a good performance, try and get a good result in a tough place. So it's a big challenge for us but we're looking forward to it.

"It's a tough game. We know this stadium and this competition over the years and in the past at the old stadium. They’ve got a good history in this competition, we have to respect that in the sense of we have to be fully prepared and of course we are. It's a great game for us. We have to play well, we have to do a lot of things good but we are capable of winning for sure."

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Paul Robinson
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

In the short time Carlos Baleba was on the field at the weekend you could see what he is all about. He protects the back four, he turns defence into attack very quickly, he's comfortable with the ball, he carries the ball forward.

I do think he's going to be a very, very good signing for Manchester United. He's one of those signings that will make an impact as soon as he plays.

A piece of Champions League history for us all this evening as Azerbaijan's Sabah have won for the very first time in the competition.

Goals from Kaheem Parris and Joy-Lance Mickels were enough to secure the three points against Slavia Prague.

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored 34 goals in 39 games in the Champions League since turning 30, which is now just one less than Lionel Messi scored in the competition in his 30s (35 goals in 48 appearances).

You'd fancy him to do that tonight.

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Alex Howell
BBC Sport Arsenal reporter at Emirates Stadium

The Lille away end is packed with their travelling supporters and they are making a great noise as the team come out to warm-up.

The Arsenal squad are also out on the pitch now getting ready for the match but the rest of the stadium is not as full with around 30 minutes to kick-off.

Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Metropolitano Stadium

Michael Carrick was asked about Diego Simeone’s legacy at Atletico Madrid and the time he has been afforded to build a lasting foundation, despite not every season delivering success.

Drawing comparisons with Sir Alex Ferguson, Mikel Arteta and Simeone, Carrick said: “They were all given time to build something. It doesn’t always take time, but to get to where you want to be, it’s going to take a bit of time to build that foundation.”

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter

Michael Carrick spoke with great clarity in his press conference ahead of tonight's game.

The Manchester United head coach spoke about learning more from times of adversity. He spoke about having resilience to come through difficult moments and emerging stronger.

He also spoke about his expectation his squad will come out fighting tonight.

It will be fascinating to see if they do.

Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaking before the game starts tonight to reporters regarding the passing of Arsenal life president Ken Friar: “Very difficult because in life you come across special people and Ken is one of them. He’s an absolute legend and the soul of this football club. This stadium wouldn’t be built if it wasn’t for him. The legacy that he is leaving is immense and it’s very sad news.”

On changes made for the game: “We know the level of competition and the level of Lille. We made the changes because it was the best way for us to start the game with some issues that we had a few days. We want everyone to be on it."

On what he took from the win over Leeds Untied at the weekend: “The capacity to overcome difficult scenarios, especially when we arrive in the last 20 or 30 minutes. Better decision, better execution to hurt the opposition more and the rest is to keep the energy because it’s great."