The UEFA Champions League play-offs are set to kick off on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the third qualifying round. Ahead of the first legs, click on each of the fixtures for our in-depth match background.WHO'S IN THE GROUP STAGE? Ties on 21 & 29 AugustChampions pathCrvena zvezda (SRB) v Salzburg (AUT)BATE Borisov (BLR) v PSV Eindhoven (NED)
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Buoyed City out to surmount Gladbach hurdle
Manchester City FC will look to build on their exciting home victory over FC Barcelona last time out when they visit VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach on matchday five.• In fighting back to beat Group C leaders Barcelona 3-1, City opened up a three-point lead on third-placed Mönchengladbach and can tie up qualification with victory in Germany. • Gladbach must win to retain any hope of progressing, although a draw would at least secure third place for the Bundesliga side should Celtic FC lose to Barcelona in the section's other fixture.Previous meetings• City won 2-1 at Gladbach ... UEFA.com - News