Gab Marcotti

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Sam Marsden

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Rob Dawson

Nov 4, 2026, 07:31 PM ET

Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League league phase is in the books, which means we're at the midway point and the table is starting to take shape .

Juggernauts Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have perfect four-from-four records and are sitting atop the 36-team ladder, with Arsenal not too far behind.

Statement wins from Como and Manchester United -- for very different reasons -- have both clubs well placed to survive the cut, while a number of players are putting their names up in lights after some stunning individual displays.

So, what to make of it all? ESPN FC writers Gab Marcotti, Sam Marsden, Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson are here to break down the action from Matchday 4.

- Will Man United's comeback save Carrick's job?

- As it happened: Fenerbahçe stun Liverpool, Como on cloud nine

- Yamal makes history as Barca thump Aston Villa

Q1. Are Como going to win this whole thing?…