⚽ The Champions anthem echoes again: Europe’s elite competition is back with its revamped format, bringing nine crucial second-round matches to our screens today.

The ultimate away day: Real Madrid are in for a monster trek — nearly 7km from Spain to Kazakhstan — to take on Kairat Almaty at 7:45pm. Los Blancos got their campaign off to a stellar start against Marseille, while Kairat went down to Sporting Lisbon.

Liverpool’s Istanbul return: The Reds head back to Turkey to face Galatasaray at 10pm — the fifth time these two meet on the pitch. The Turkish side were hammered 5-0 by Eintracht Frankfurt last time out, while Liverpool ground out a tough W over Atlético Madrid.

Other Champions League matches to follow tonight:

  • Atalanta vs. Club Brugge (7:45pm);
  • Atlético Madrid vs. Frankfurt (10pm);
  • Chelsea vs. Benfica (10pm);
  • Pafos vs. Bayern Munich (10pm);
  • Bodø/Glimt vs. Tottenham Hotspur (10pm);
  • Inter vs. Salvia Prague (10pm);
  • Marseille vs. Ajax (10pm).

Egypt’s Young Pharaohs need a result: Egypt’s U-20 team is playing a crucial second group game against New Zealand tonight at 11pm. The Young Pharaohs are propping up Group 1 after going down 2-0 to tournament hosts Japan in their opener — and they’ll need all three points to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

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