- Champions League Returns With Historic Clashes, Debuts, And Records In Sight
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Juventus vs Dortmund, Bayern vs Chelsea, and Ajax vs Inter headline opening matches.
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Fans worldwide can watch live on SuperSport, DStv Stream, Showmax Pro, and global broadcasters.
The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday, September 16, with fans set for three nights of high drama, history, and unforgettable football. A total of 18 fixtures will kick off the new league phase, bringing together old rivalries, emotional reunions, and debut campaigns.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the opening round features heavyweight clashes with echoes of past finals: Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund (1997), Ajax vs Inter Milan (1972), and Bayern Munich vs Chelsea (2012). Real Madrid will also be chasing their landmark 200th Champions League victory, while Erling Haaland edges closer to his 50th goal in the competition.
Union Saint-Gilloise, Pafos, Bodø/Glimt, and Kairat Almaty will make their Champions League debuts, bringing fresh excitement to Europe’s biggest stage. Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne returns to Manchester with Napoli, Mohamed Salah looks to extend his record group-stage scoring streak, and iconic grounds such as Anfield, the Allianz Arena, and San Mamés prepare for electrifying atmospheres.
UEFA Champions League – Matchday 1 Fixtures (WAT)
Tuesday, September 16
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PSV Eindhoven vs Union Saint-Gilloise – 16:45, Eindhoven
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Athletic Club vs Arsenal – 16:45, Bilbao
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Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund – 19:00, Turin
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Benfica vs Qarabağ FK – 19:00, Lisbon
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Tottenham vs Villarreal – 19:00, London
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Real Madrid vs Marseille – 19:00, Madrid
Wednesday, September 17
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Olympiacos vs Pafos – 16:45, Piraeus
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Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt – 16:45, Prague
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Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – 19:00, Munich
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PSG vs Atalanta – 19:00, Paris
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Ajax vs Inter Milan – 19:00, Amsterdam
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Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid – 19:00, Liverpool
Thursday, September 18
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FC Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen – 16:45, Copenhagen
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Club Brugge vs AS Monaco – 16:45, Bruges
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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray – 19:00, Frankfurt
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Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty – 19:00, Lisbon
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Newcastle United vs Barcelona – 19:00, Newcastle
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Manchester City vs Napoli – 19:00, Manchester
How To Watch
In Nigeria, all matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv, with live streaming available on DStv Stream. Showmax Pro will also stream every game. Internationally, coverage includes TNT Sports (UK), CBS Sports/Paramount+ (USA), DAZN (Canada and parts of Europe), Sony LIV (India/South Asia), beIN Sports (MENA), and Stan Sport (Australia).
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