UEFA Champions League league phase opens with multiple matches today

The UEFA Champions League begins its new league phase on Tuesday, September 8, featuring top European clubs. Real Madrid hosts Inter at the Spanish capital in a matchup managed by Jose Mourinho against his former club. Premier League participants Aston Villa and Manchester City also compete today, facing Club Brugge and Porto respectively. Austrian champion LASK makes its tournament debut, including American players George Bello and Samuel Adeniran on the roster. The league phase schedule spans from today through January 27, 2027, with eight matchdays determining the advancement of the competing teams. Coverage for all scheduled fixtures is available on Paramount+.

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