"We have separate liveblogs for Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal (5.45pm) and Lads, We Really Need to Put This To Bed and Just Call Them Tottenham v Villarreal (8pm), so it's the job of clockwatch to flirt with nystagmus and follow the other games: PSV 0-2 Union SG (5.45pm) Benfica v Qarabag Juventus v Dortmund Real Madrid v Marseille Madrid take the headlines, they just do, but Juventus v Dortmund looks the best game of the night."
"The Champions League is back, baby! The road to glory is arduous, taking almost nine months, but the journey will be worth it for whoever gets to lift the trophy in Budapest on 30 May 2026. The club who part-own that trophy, Real Madrid, are one of 12 teams in action of opening night."
The Champions League returns with a nine-month campaign culminating in the final in Budapest on 30 May 2026. Real Madrid, part-owners of the trophy, are among 12 teams in action on opening night. Separate liveblogs will cover Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal and Tottenham v Villarreal. Early results include PSV 0-2 Union SG. Other opening fixtures feature Benfica v Qarabag, Juventus v Dortmund and Real Madrid v Marseille. Juventus v Dortmund is highlighted as the standout match and a repeat of the 1997 final when Zinedine Zidane was kept quiet by Mike Yarwood. Team news will be announced shortly.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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