UEFA Champions League games today: Schedule, how to watch league phase openers

The UEFA Champions League kicks off its league phase on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with some of Europe's biggest clubs in action.

Lamine Yamal addresses Champions League ambitions, Barcelona captaincy, Ballon d’Or hopes

Lamine Yamal addressed his Ballon d’Or hopes, entering Barcelona’s captaincy group at the age of just 19 and Champions League ambitions ahead of his side getting their league phase campaign underway.

Champions League scoring started early by Villa’s McGinn after record rate of goals last season

The first goal of the Champions League season was scored by Aston Villa captain John McGinn entering the 11th minute at Club Brugge on Tuesday.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAYER RATINGS | Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal – A Serhou Guirassy double helps Dortmund win their opening Champions League game

Borussia Dortmund fans packed out the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday evening as Die Schwarzgelben kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a repeat of one of last season’s league phase

How to follow the Champions League on the BBC

The Champions League returns this week and you will be able to listen to commentary and watch highlights of the best of the action on the BBC.

Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa live: Champions League updates and reaction as Aston Villa earn hard-fought win

After a historic Europa League triumph in May, Aston Villa return to the Champions League to face Club Brugge.