Follow live updates from around Europe on Champions League matchday one. The league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League gets underway across Europe today. Manchester City, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund are among the sides in action, while Real Madrid host Inter.

Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22:00 on Wednesday on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday, from 22:40 to 00:00. Fans of Premier League clubs can now get real-time scores live on their phone lock screen for every game.

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

The league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League kicks off on Tuesday, with giants Real Madrid, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa all in action at 3 pm ET.

Manchester City open their Champions League campaign at Porto on Tuesday, with Enzo Maresca taking charge of a European fixture for the club for the first time. City arrive on the back of three straig... The Football Faithful Porto vs Manchester City ...