UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 Insights: Watchlist and Schedule

As Europe’s top teams return to action for the UEFA Champions League, serious stakes are emerging with the knockout rounds approaching. The pressure is on to secure a place in the next phase of the tournament.

Matchday 5 will kick off with a critical clash as Barcelona invades Chelsea’s home ground on Tuesday. Both squads are struggling, with just two wins each. Chelsea recently drew against Qarabag while Barcelona was held to a shocking tie against Club Brugge, exposing their defensive weaknesses. Surprisingly, both teams remain in contention for a top-eight finish, currently trailing Liverpool by just two points.

On Wednesday, the spotlight will be on Bayern Munich as they face Arsenal, with both clubs boasting flawless records in the competition—one of whom will certainly falter. Arsenal has made headlines earlier with an impressive 4-0 victory against Atletico Madrid in Matchday 3, while Bayern just defeated Paris Saint-Germain, boosting their confidence.

How to Watch

You can catch all the action live on Paramount+, with supplementary broadcasts available on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Pre-match coverage starts with ‘UEFA Champions League Today’ on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network.

Matchday 5 TV Schedule

All times U.S./Eastern

Match	Time	How to Watch
UEFA Champions League Today pre-match	12 p.m.	Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
Ajax vs. Benfica	12:45 p.m.	Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
Chelsea vs. Barcelona	3 p.m.	Paramount+