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Liverpool are one of the most prestigious clubs in world soccer, renowned in England, Europe, and beyond for their success, iconic players, and trophy haul. But in their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid, the Reds broke a historic club tradition that had stood since the team’s foundation.

Chelsea endured an unhappy return to the Champions League as they were beaten 3-1 by Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was the hero with a thumping last-minute header as the Reds got their Champions League campaign off to a winning start against a typically tough Atletico Madrid.

The last showdown of Matchday 1 brings plenty of intrigue, as Tigres UANL and Chivas Guadalajara battle with crucial early-season stakes on the line. Tigres, currently in fifth with 14 points, are looking to climb into the top three with a win and solidify their place among the contenders.

Bodo/Glimt and Pafos each earned improbable draws away from home in their first Champions League matches on Wednesday. Two of this year’s European Cup debutants were in action at the same time in Wednesday’s early games, playing perhaps two of their kinder fixtures, with Bodo visiting Slavia Prague as Pafos faced Olympiacos. Bodo have greater European pedigree than Pafos, having …

Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes imagines going up against FC Copenhagen will be a special moment for new coach Kasper Hjulmand. Leverkusen appointed Hjulmand as Erik ten Hag’s successor earlier this month, with the former Denmark boss overseeing a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in his opening Bundesliga match at the helm. Hjulmand’s focus now switches to a Champions League …

Chelsea suffered an early set-back on their return to the Champions League as Bayern Munich raced into a two-goal lead before Cole Palmer pulled one back at the Allianz Arena.

Tomorrow, Week Three of the NFL season kicks off when the Buffalo Bills look to improve to 3-0 on the campaign as they get set for a divisional matchup with the Miami Dolphins. With all 32 teams scheduled to play from Thursday to Monday night, let’s look at the five most interesting things to watch for during Week Three.

Week Two is now in the books, and we are left with more questions than answers regarding how this season will play out. We have identified seven hot takes from last week and will determine if they are overreactions or not.

Chelsea make their long-awaited return to the Champions League this evening, but it’s something of a baptism of fire with a trip to Munich to face the German champions.

Marcus Rashford is set to take the place of Lamine Yamal in the Barcelona line-up to face Newcastle United, but coach Hansi Flick needs “eight hours of rest” to decide on another selection issue for the Champions League clash.

Liverpool give record signing Alexander Isak a starting role as Atletico Madrid come to Anfield in the Champions League.

Eddie Howe is anticipating an incredible atmosphere at St James’ Park when Newcastle United host Barcelona in their Champions League opener.

Liverpool take on Atletico Madrid tonight, looking to open the league phase with a win in Europe’s elite club competition.

Bayern Munich take on world champions Chelsea tonight hoping to make a positive start to their Champions League campaign.