The Champions League for this season begins with the reigning champions Chelsea taking on Bayern Munich in a high-profile match. This opener launches a series of eight matchdays, starting with a week that promises exciting soccer. Notably, Kevin De Bruyne will play against Manchester City at home.
In their quest to retain the title, Paris Saint-Germain will face Atalanta, revisiting their thrilling quarterfinals from 2020. Meanwhile, Liverpool welcomes Atletico Madrid as one of the prominent contenders for the current season.
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The league phase’s first day features essential matches with implications for qualification to the knockout stage, where the top 24 teams will compete in the next round. Significant games are also scheduled for January 28, with all teams playing simultaneously, enhancing the competition’s tension and excitement.
Match Schedule
Matchday One - Tuesday, September 16
- 12:45 PM ET: Athletic Club vs. Arsenal FC
- 12:45 PM ET: PSV Eindhoven vs. R. Union Saint-Gilloise
- 3:00 PM ET: Juventus vs. Borussia Dortmund
- 3:00 PM ET: Real Madrid C.F. vs. Olympique de Marseille
- 3:00 PM ET: SL Benfica vs. Qarabağ FK
- 3:00 PM ET: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Villarreal CF
Key Dates
Wednesday, September 17
- 12:45 PM ET: Olympiacos FC vs. Pafos FC
- 12:45 PM ET: SK Slavia Praha vs. FK Bodø/Glimt
- 3:00 PM ET: AFC Ajax vs. FC Internazionale Milano
- 3:00 PM ET: FC Bayern München vs. Chelsea FC
- 3:00 PM ET: Liverpool FC vs. Atlético de Madrid
- 3:00 PM ET: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atalanta BC
Future Matches
The subsequent matches are set across various days, including notable clashes involving big clubs and their strategies as the tournament unfolds.
