Today's Champions League Matches: Timings, TV Broadcast, Participating Teams, and Matchups on September 17th
The UEFA Champions League has returned, and with it, a new format that promises an exciting season for football fans worldwide. This year's edition, the second under the new format, features 36 participating teams, each playing eight matches before the knockout stage.
The action resumed on Tuesday, with notable matches like Athletic Club taking on Arsenal, Juventus facing Borussia Dortmund, and Real Madrid debuting against Olympique de Marseille. Spanish clubs have a significant presence in this year's Champions League, with five teams representing the country: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club de Bilbao, and Villarreal.
If you're in Spain, you can catch all the live action on Movistar Plus, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the Champions League. The main channel for the tournament on Movistar Plus is Movistar Liga de Campeones.
On Wednesday, September 17th, the excitement continues as twelve teams make their debut in the Champions League. Meanwhile, several key matches are scheduled for the day, including Olympiacos vs. Pafos, Slavia Praha vs. Bodø/Glimt, Ajax vs. Inter, Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea, Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atalanta.
In the coming days, more matches will determine the progress of teams in the revamped group stage. On Thursday, September 18th, we'll see clashes like Club Brugge vs. Monaco, Copenhagen vs. Leverkusen, Frankfurt vs. Galatasaray, Manchester City vs. Napoli, Newcastle vs. Barcelona, and Sporting CP vs. Kairat Almaty.
The knockout rounds of the Champions League will follow after the group stage, setting the stage for intense competition and nail-biting finishes. So, gear up for an unforgettable season of the UEFA Champions League!