The UEFA Champions League league phase begins this week, with Europe’s biggest clubs facing off across three nights. Real Madrid face Inter Milan, Arsenal travel to Napoli, while Barcelona and Liverpool host Feyenoord and Atlético Madrid, respectively.
The opening matches bring plenty of questions: can Arsenal go from domestic champions to European contenders, can Madrid reclaim the crown, and can the new eras at Liverpool and Manchester City deliver? Every match will be live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv, depending on your package.
Tuesday: Madrid and City Begin New Eras
The opening night features some of Europe’s biggest names. Real Madrid host Inter Milan at the Bernabéu at 8:00 pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202), giving José Mourinho an early test in his return to the Champions League with Madrid.
Manchester City begin the Enzo Maresca era in Europe away to Porto at 8:00 pm on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203), while Aston Villa travel to Club Brugge at 5:45 pm on the same channel.
Wednesday: Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona Take Centre Stage
Arsenal face Napoli away at 8:00 pm on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203), looking to build on their strong start to the season and make an early statement in Europe.
Liverpool welcome Atlético Madrid to Anfield at 8:00 pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202), while Barcelona host Feyenoord at 5:45 pm on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
PSG, meanwhile, begin their Champions League title defence at home to Slovan Bratislava at 8:00 pm on SS La Liga (GOtv Ch. 62, DStv Ch. 204).
Thursday: Bayern and United Round Out Matchday 1
Bayern Munich host Bodø/Glimt at 8:00 pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202), with Vincent Kompany looking to take Bayern’s European campaign up a level.
Manchester United are also back in the Champions League and host Sabah at 8:00 pm on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203), while Roma travel to Fenerbahce at 5:45 pm on the same channel.
Matchday 1 Highlights
Tuesday, 8 September
- Club Brugge vs Aston Villa – 5:45 pm (SS Premier League, DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65)
- Porto vs Man City – 8:00 pm (SS Premier League, DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65)
- Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – 8:00 pm (SS Football Plus HD, DStv Ch. 202)
Wednesday, 9 September
- Barcelona vs Feyenoord – 5:45 pm (SS Premier League, DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65)
- Napoli vs Arsenal – 8:00 pm (SS Premier League, DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65)
- Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid – 8:00 pm (SS Football Plus HD, DStv Ch. 202)
- PSG vs Slovan Bratislava – 8:00 pm (SS La Liga, DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62)
Thursday, 10 September
- Fenerbahce vs Roma – 5:45 pm (SS Premier League, DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65)
- Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt – 8:00 pm (SS Football Plus HD, DStv Ch. 202)
- Man United vs Sabah – 8:00 pm (SS Premier League, DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65)
Three Nights of European Football
The Champions League gets its first answers this week. Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona and PSG all face early tests, while Real Madrid and Manchester City begin new chapters and Bayern and Manchester United look to make strong starts.
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