Champions League returns as Paris St-Germain pursues a third consecutive title

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Champions League returns as Paris St-Germain pursues a third consecutive title
Summary

The Champions League season begins Tuesday, with Paris St-Germain aiming for a third consecutive title. Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona are among the primary contenders looking to challenge the reigning champions as the league phase commences. Experts including Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague identify Arsenal as a major threat, citing the team's defensive capabilities and recent consistency. Players identified as central figures to watch this season include Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, Nico Paz of Como, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The tournament concludes with the final match scheduled for June 5 in Madrid. Broadcasters will provide match-by-match highlights via the BBC throughout the competition.

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  • The tournament league phase starts on Tuesday.
  • The final match takes place June 5 in Madrid.
  • Arsenal enters the tournament as a primary title contender according to analysts.
  • Jude Bellingham, Nico Paz, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are noted as players to monitor.
  • BBC will provide highlights for matches throughout the competition.
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The Champions League is back and BBC Sport take a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts.

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