THE Champions League returns with a brand new league phase – and the action has kicked off around Europe!
36 teams will compete in the new format, with the top eight automatically qualifying for the knockout stages, while those who finish ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged knockout play-off for a chance to fill the remaining eight spots.
Aston Villa have ended their 41-year wait for Champions League football as they take on Young Boys in their opener.
Elsewhere, Liverpool will renew their iconic European rivalry with AC Milan at the San Siro.
Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich host Dinamo Zagreb, while Jude Bellingham will be aiming to return to the Real Madrid squad to face Stuttgart.
- Kick off times: 5.45pm/8pm BST
- TV channels: TNT Sports/Amazon Prime Video
- Live stream: discovery+
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