The main phase of the UEFA Champions League begins today, marking the start of a revamped competition structure. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, six matches are scheduled for the opening day of the tournament.
The headline fixture of the evening will take place in Spain, where Real Madrid is set to host Italian side Inter Milan in a highly anticipated encounter.
This season, the UEFA Champions League has transitioned to a new league phase format, replacing the traditional group stage. This change is designed to increase the number of competitive matches between top-tier European clubs, aiming to enhance the overall excitement and engagement for football fans globally.
UEFA Champions League
League Phase
Matchday 1
September 8
- 20:45. AEK (Greece) - LASK (Austria)
- 20:45. Club Brugge (Belgium) - Aston Villa (England)
- 23:00. Borussia Dortmund (Germany) - Villarreal (Spain)
- 23:00. Porto (Portugal) - Manchester City (England)
- 23:00. Lille (France) - Real Betis (Spain)
- 23:00. Real Madrid (Spain) - Inter Milan (Italy)
The remaining matches of the first round are scheduled for September 9-10. Notably, Azerbaijani representative Sabah will travel to England to face Manchester United on September 10.
