The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League gets underway on Tuesday with six matches headlining the opening night of the league phase.
The biggest clash sees Real Madrid host Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu, while Manchester City travel to Porto in another heavyweight European encounter.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund face Villarreal, Club Brugge welcome Aston Villa, Lille take on Real Betis, and AEK Athens host LASK.
Real Madrid will be looking to make a strong start as they chase another European title, while Manchester City will hope to begin their campaign with an important away victory.
Aston Villa also begin their Champions League journey against Club Brugge, with Dortmund and Villarreal expected to provide another closely contested encounter.
The opening fixtures mark the beginning of a new 36-team league phase, with every club playing eight matches before the knockout rounds.
With several European heavyweights in action, Tuesday’s fixtures promise an exciting start to another Champions League season.
