The UEFA Champions League 2026-27 returns with an exciting set of league-phase fixtures as Europe's top clubs resume their campaigns on Tuesday, October 13.
Manchester United travel to face Atletico Madrid, Barcelona take on Galatasaray in Istanbul, while Arsenal host French side LOSC Lille in three of the biggest matches of the night.
The second matchday also features Inter Milan against Club Brugge, Bayern Munich's trip to Viking FK and Villarreal's meeting with Napoli. With several heavyweight clubs looking to strengthen their positions in the league phase, fans can expect a busy night of European football.
UCL 2026-27: Today's Fixtures And Kick-Off Times
The following fixtures are scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, in European time. For viewers in India, the later matches will begin shortly after midnight on October 14.
| Match | Kick-off (IST) |
|---|---|
| Lens vs Sporting CP | 10:15 PM, October 13 |
| Sabah vs Slavia Prague | 10:15 PM, October 13 |
| Arsenal vs LOSC Lille | 12:30 AM, October 14 |
| Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United | 12:30 AM, October 14 |
| Inter Milan vs Club Brugge | 12:30 AM, October 14 |
| Galatasaray vs Barcelona | 12:30 AM, October 14 |
| RB Leipzig vs PSV Eindhoven | 12:30 AM, October 14 |
| Viking FK vs Bayern Munich | 12:30 AM, October 14 |
| Villarreal vs Napoli | 12:30 AM, October 14 |
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Match Preview
Manchester United face a challenging away test against Atletico Madrid as they look to build on their strong start to the Champions League campaign. United opened their league-phase campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Sabah, while Atletico suffered a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool.
Galatasaray vs Barcelona: Match Preview
Barcelona travel to Istanbul for a potentially difficult encounter against Galatasaray. The Catalan club began their campaign with an emphatic 5-1 win over Feyenoord, but face a different challenge against a Galatasaray side backed by a passionate home crowd.
Arsenal vs LOSC Lille: Match Preview
Arsenal return to Champions League action against Lille after starting their European campaign with a 1-0 win over Napoli. The Gunners will look to maintain their momentum at the Emirates Stadium as they pursue another important three points.
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UCL 2026-27 Live Streaming In India
Indian football fans can watch the UEFA Champions League live on Sony LIV. Television coverage is available across the Sony Sports Network, with channel allocation varying by fixture.
For the headline matches, the listed Indian broadcast options are:
Arsenal vs LOSC Lille: Sony LIV and Sony Ten 1.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Sony LIV and Sony Sports Network channels.
Galatasaray vs Barcelona: Sony LIV and Sony Ten 5.