UEFA Champions League: Notes from matchday 3 - 10 things that caught the eye

5. Fresh life in Kaka

Maybe, just maybe, the move back to his beloved Milan may result in a fresh lease of life for Kaka. The Brazilian’s performance against Barcelona at the San Siro was in no way stupendous. But, he set up the goal for Robinho and showed flashes of his old form during the game.

Kaka’s career has gone south ever since his record-breaking transfer to Real Madrid and he has struggled with both form and fitness during his time at the Bernabeu. The move back to Italy may just be the road to redemption.

6. Karim Benzema goes MIA (again!)

11 players started the game against Juventus, but only 10 were visible. For about a good quarter of the game, Karim Benzema was missing on the pitch and did not so much as even touch the ball after the initial kick-off.

The Real faithful have been on his back for a long time now as they have not been impressed with the standard of the Frenchman’s performances and they have been calling for his head. Benzema did not help his cause either by missing an absolute sitter to enrage the fans even more.

Arsene Wenger may be weighing up his options.