The Champions League 2026-27 season is in full swing, but there are no games this week. The league phase started on September 8, 2026, and Matchday 1 is complete. The next round, Matchday 2, is played on October 13 and 14, 2026. Here is a full recap of the opening results and what is coming next.
Champions League 2026-27: Matchday 1 Results
Tuesday, September 8
- AEK Athens 1-0 LASK
- Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa
- Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal
- Porto 0-2 Manchester City
- Lille 2-3 Real Betis
- Real Madrid 2-1 Inter
Wednesday, September 9
- Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord
- Stuttgart 3-1 Viking
- Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 Slovan Bratislava
- Sporting CP 3-1 Galatasaray
- Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
Thursday, September 10
- Fenerbahçe 1-1 Roma
- PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
- Como 4-1 RB Leipzig
- Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt
- Manchester United 4-0 Sabah
- Slavia Praha 2-3 Lens
Matchday 1 Talking Points
The biggest wins came from Paris Saint-Germain (6-1), Barcelona (5-1) and Bayern Munich (5-0). It was also a perfect start for English football: all five Premier League clubs won their opening game. Manchester City won at Porto, Aston Villa won at Club Brugge, Liverpool beat Atlético Madrid, Arsenal won at Napoli, and Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0. Real Madrid also began with a 2-1 win over Inter.
Champions League Matchday 2: What Is Next?
Matchday 2 takes place on October 13 and 14, 2026. One of the biggest games is Manchester City against Paris Saint-Germain, and City are also in the news off the pitch because of the reported verdict in the Man City 115 charges case. Matchday 3 follows a week later, on October 20 and 21.
How the League Phase Works
Thirty-six clubs take part, and each plays eight matches: four at home and four away. The top eight teams in the table go straight to the Round of 16, and the teams in ninth to 24th place go into a two-legged play-off round in February. The league phase ends on January 27, 2027, and the final will be played at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on June 5, 2027.
Key Champions League Dates
- Matchday 2: October 13-14, 2026
- Matchday 3: October 20-21, 2026
- Matchday 4: November 3-4, 2026
- Matchday 5: November 24-25, 2026
- Matchday 6: December 8-9, 2026
- Matchdays 7 and 8: January 19-20 and January 27, 2027
- Final: June 5, 2027, Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Champions League Matchday 2?
Matchday 2 is on October 13 and 14, 2026.
How many teams are in the Champions League 2026-27?
There are 36 teams, and each plays eight league-phase matches.
Where is the 2027 Champions League final?
The final is on June 5, 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.
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