There was plenty of noise surrounding the news when the new format of the UEFA Champions League was unveiled to start this season. What's still up for debate is whether it should be considered a success so far.

Despite three losses in their last four Champions League games — as many as in their previous 29 — they are expected to win their remaining two home games against Red Bull Salzburg and Brest after a daunting trip to high-flying Atalanta, and they have just a seven per cent chance of falling through the early trapdoor.

With Liverpool still top of the 36-team Champions League table, here's a look at each team's chances of progress and the best players from Matchday 5.