⚽ The Champions League anthem is playing on repeat as the league phase of the UEFA Champions League kicks off in its new format for the second season, with matches tonight and tomorrow.

Arsenal and Athletic Bilbao are set to face off at the San Mamés Stadium tonight at 7:45pm. The Gunners made it all the way to the tournament’s semifinals last season following a long absence, and have their sights set on an even bigger comeback this season. But Bilbao is back after a decade-long break, and they’ve got something to prove as well.

Real Madrid are kicking off their Champions League journey against Marseille at the Santiago Benabéu Stadium in Madrid tonight at 10pm. Los Blancos are taking the field with their heads held high following a perfect start in La Liga. With 15 Champions League titles under their belt — the most recent from 2024 — they’re here to conquer.

The match to watch: The Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy will play host to the face-off between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund tonight at 10pm. Juventus are looking to make a comeback and regain their spot amongst Europe’s elite, whereas Dortmund hopes to keep up with their own track record following strong performances last season.

More Champions League matches on our radar tonight:

  • PSV Eindhoven vs. Union Saint-Gilloise (7:45pm)
  • Benfica vs. Qarabağ (10pm)
  • Tottenham Hotspur vs. Villarreal (10pm)

Over at the English League Cup’s third round openers tonight:

  • Sheffield Wednesday vs. Grimsby Town (9:45pm)
  • Crystal Palace vs. Millwall (10pm)
  • Brentford vs. Aston Villa (10pm)
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