Villa kick off league phase matches against Brugge in Champions League
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The UEFA Champions League returns to action this week with a full slate of fixtures scheduled across Europe. Aston Villa prepares for its opening league phase match against Brugge on Tuesday. This contest marks the start of the tournament's new league phase format for both clubs. Coverage of the league phase continues throughout the day as teams begin their European campaigns. Fans can follow live updates as the competition progresses across various venues on the continent.
- •The UEFA Champions League league phase begins on September 8, 2026.
- •Aston Villa faces Brugge in the opening match of the league phase.
- •Tuesday features multiple league phase matches scheduled across European stadiums.
- 4:15 PMESPN — 🔴 UEFA Champions League live updates: Villa kick off league phase against Brugge
- 3:15 PMThe Guardian Sport — Club Brugge v Aston Villa: Champions League – live
"⚽ Champions League news from the 5.45pm BST kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Follow us on Instagram | Read Football Daily The Champions League’s back, baby! A lot has changed since Paris Saint-Germain retained the giant trophy in May – not least at Villa Park. Aston Villa covered themselves in glory at the end of lsat season, qualifying for the Champions League on two fronts, but six of the XI that started their Europa League final victory over Freiburg have been pinched by other clubs. No team can be de-spined without suffering the consequences, and Villa have had a tough start to the Premier League season: three games, one point, no goals. You’d expect Unai Emery to navigate the necessary transition, and we shouldn’t forget that Villa had an equally poor start last season. But for now the mood around the club might reasonably described as sub-optimal. Continue reading...
"The UEFA Champions League is back this week! Enjoy all of Tuesday's league phase matches across Europe.
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External links- ESPNSep 8, 2026, 4:15 PM🔴 UEFA Champions League live updates: Villa kick off league phase against Brugge
The UEFA Champions League is back this week! Enjoy all of Tuesday's league phase matches across Europe.
- The Guardian SportSep 8, 2026, 3:15 PMClub Brugge v Aston Villa: Champions League – live
⚽ Champions League news from the 5.45pm BST kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Follow us on Instagram | Read Football Daily The Champions League’s back, baby! A lot has changed since Paris Saint-Germain retained the giant trophy in May – not least at Villa Park. Aston Villa covered themselves in glory at the end of lsat season, qualifying for the Champions League on two fronts, but six of the XI that started their Europa League final victory over Freiburg have been pinched by other clubs. No team can be de-spined without suffering the consequences, and Villa have had a tough start to the Premier League season: three games, one point, no goals. You’d expect Unai Emery to navigate the necessary transition, and we shouldn’t forget that Villa had an equally poor start last season. But for now the mood around the club might reasonably described as sub-optimal. Continue reading...
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