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Follow live updates as Champions League matchweek one concludes today. Matchweek 1 of the league phase in the 2026-27 Champions League conclude across Europe today. Manchester United and Bayern Munich are among the top sides in action, as well as Roma and RB Leipzig.
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City open their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory away to Porto.
Real Madrid kicks off its Champions League campaign against Inter Milan with new coach Jose Mourinho aiming to win the trophy for a third time.
The league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League kicks off on Tuesday, with giants Real Madrid, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa all in action at 3 pm ET.
The former Ajax and Liverpool winger enjoyed a career spanning nearly two decades, represented the Netherlands 69 times, played at two World Cups, and was part of the Dutch squad that reached the 2010 World Cup final. He also experienced Champions League football with several clubs before retiring in 2024.
Kylian Mbappé up front and Thibaut Courtois in goal; does Jose Mourinho really need any more than that? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti, Rob Dawson and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from Matchday 1 so far.
Can PSG become the first team since Real Madrid to win a third consecutive Champions League?
Enzo Maresca has jumped to the defence of Gianluigi Donnarumma after the Italian goalkeeper endured a difficult night during Manchester City's Champions League victory over Porto. Despite the Premier League champions securing a 2-0 win,