The UEFA Champions League kicks off its league phase on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with some of Europe's biggest clubs in action.
That includes two of the biggest clubs in Europe, Real Madrid and Inter, which will meet in the Spanish capital as Jose Mourinho leads Los Blancos against one of his former clubs.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa and Manchester City are the two Premier League sides in action, as they will face Club Brugge and Porto, respectively.
There will also be a Champions League proper debut for Austrian champion LASK, featuring American pair George Bello and Samuel Adeniran.
Here is a full list of Champions League matches for Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Champions League games today, results
- AEK Athens vs. LASK - 12:45 p.m. ET
- Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa - 12:45 p.m. ET
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal - 3 p.m. ET
- Porto vs. Manchester City - 3 p.m. ET
- Lille vs. Real Betis - 3 p.m. ET
- Real Madrid vs. Inter - 3 p.m. ET
Where to watch Champions League
Champions League on Paramount+
Champions League schedule
- Matchday 1: Sept. 8–10, 2026
- Matchday 2: Oct. 13–14, 2026
- Matchday 3: Oct. 20–21, 2026
- Matchday 4: Nov. 3–4, 2026
- Matchday 5: Nov. 24–25, 2026
- Matchday 6: Dec. 8–9, 2026
- Matchday 7: Jan. 19–20, 2027
- Matchday 8: Jan. 27, 2027
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Schedule, how to watch league phase openers
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