{"id":1293746,"date":"2025-09-17T19:09:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/start-of-the-champions-league-2025-26-where-to-watch-the-matches-of-the-first-round-of-the-main-football-tournament\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T19:09:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:09:04","slug":"start-of-the-champions-league-2025-26-where-to-watch-the-matches-of-the-first-round-of-the-main-football-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/start-of-the-champions-league-2025-26-where-to-watch-the-matches-of-the-first-round-of-the-main-football-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Start of the Champions League 2025\/26: where to watch the matches of the first round of the main football tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 season has begun. Clubs from different European countries have already played their first league phase matches, and UEFA analysts have provided key statistics and predictions for all twelve matches of the first round. Fans have witnessed spectacular confrontations with goal extravaganzas and sensational results.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This season’s Champions League features a new format: 36 teams play in a league phase, rather than the usual groups. Each team will play eight matches – four at home and four away. The top eight clubs advance directly to the round of 16, teams from 9th to 24th place play offs, and the rest are eliminated from the tournament. This format ensures more top-level matches from the early stages.<\/p>\n

Details of all first round matches<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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September 17<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Olympiacos vs. Paphos.<\/strong> The Greek club is in its 36th Champions League appearance, but has won just two of its last 20 league matches. Paphos is making its debut in this round of European competition and reached the last 16 of the Conference League last season. Both teams have strong records in recent seasons: Olympiacos are unbeaten in seven consecutive home matches, while Paphos have lost just one of their last 12 European matches.<\/p>\n

The match will start at 19:45 Kyiv time. The live broadcast will be available on the MEGOGO Football 2<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n

Slavia \u2013 Bude Glimt.<\/strong> This is the first meeting between the Czech Republic and Norway in the Champions League group stage. Slavia is playing in the main stage of the Champions League for the third time, while Bude Glimt became the third Norwegian team in history to reach the main draw. The Norwegians have not won away from home for seven consecutive matches, which makes the match even more intriguing.<\/p>\n

The fight is scheduled to start at 19:45 Kyiv time. The live broadcast of the fight can be watched online on the MEGOGO<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n

Ajax vs. Inter.<\/strong> A repeat of the 1971\/72 European Cup final. Ajax have not won in their last seven matches against Italian teams. Inter have lost just once in their last 14 league matches and have a solid defence. The match promises to be tactical and tense, and key players Jan Sommer and Nicolo Barella could feature in anniversary matches.<\/p>\n

The starting whistle will sound at 22:00 Kyiv time. The broadcast will be on the MEGOGO Football 5<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich v Chelsea.<\/strong> A repeat of the 2011\/12 Champions League final. Bayern have won eight of their last 10 home matches against English clubs and are unbeaten at home in the Champions League for 34 matches. Chelsea have a strong away record in Europe, and Bayern’s new signing Nicholas Jackson has returned from a loan spell in London.<\/p>\n

The match will start at 22:00 Kyiv time, and the live broadcast is available on the MEGOGO<\/a> service.<\/p>\n

Liverpool v Atletico.<\/strong> Liverpool have won their last 14 home league games, including all four against Spanish sides. Atletico have beaten English sides in European competition just once in recent seasons, making the opening match a tough test for Madrid.<\/p>\n

The game will start at 22:00 Kyiv time, and the video broadcast of the match will be provided by the MEGOGO<\/a> video service.<\/p>\n

PSG vs. Atalanta.<\/strong> PSG have lost just one of their last six matches against Italian teams, while Atalanta are unbeaten in their last eight away league games. Both teams are known for their attacking football, so this match promises to be a high-scoring affair.<\/p>\n

The fight is scheduled to start at 22:00 Kyiv time. The live broadcast of the fight can be watched online on the MEGOGO<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n

September 18<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Club Brugge vs. Monaco.<\/strong> Club Brugge have won their last 10 home matches in European competition. Monaco are unbeaten in their last three away matches against Belgian teams. Both teams are looking for an opening win, which makes for an intriguing match.<\/p>\n

The starting whistle will sound at 19:45 Kyiv time. The video broadcast of the match will be available on the MEGOGO<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n

Copenhagen vs. Bayer Leverkusen.<\/strong> Copenhagen won their first historic game against German clubs last season. Bayer Leverkusen have won their last three European matches against Danish teams, so the match promises to be close and dynamic.<\/p>\n

The game will start at 19:45 Kyiv time. The live broadcast will be available on the MEGOGO Football 2<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Galatasaray.<\/strong> Eintracht Frankfurt are unbeaten in their last 11 league matches at home, while Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last nine away games. Frankfurt will be favourites at home, but the Istanbul side are always dangerous on the counter-attack.<\/p>\n

The starting whistle will sound at 22:00 Kyiv time. The video broadcast of the match will be available on the MEGOGO<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n

Manchester City v Napoli.<\/strong> Manchester City have won 18 of their last 21 European home games, while Napoli are yet to win in 10 games on English soil. Erling Haaland could break the record for the fastest time to score 50 Champions League goals, while Kevin De Bruyne returns to Manchester after a summer move to Napoli.<\/p>\n

The starting whistle will sound at 22:00 Kyiv time, and the broadcast of the match will be available on the MEGOGO Football 2<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n

Newcastle v Barcelona.<\/strong> Barcelona have won three of their last four meetings with Newcastle in Europe. The Magpies are strong at home and can pull off some surprises. Robert Lewandowski and Rafinha are the Catalans’ top scorers in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

The game will start at 22:00 Kyiv time. The live broadcast will be available on the MEGOGO Football<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n

Sporting vs. Kairat.<\/strong> Sporting is facing a Kazakh team for the first time since 2017, while Kairat is playing in the Champions League main draw for only the second time. Both teams are looking for an opening win, and the Kazakhs have a solid defense in qualifying.<\/p>\n

The match is scheduled to start at 22:00 Kyiv time. The video broadcast of the match will be available on the MEGOGO<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n

As you know, the new season of the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 started on September 16<\/a> in the format that was introduced last year. The tournament includes 36 teams that will play in a league phase instead of the traditional groups. The changes, the composition of the participants, the calendar and the first round have already been announced by UEFA, and now football fans can prepare for the big European season.<\/p>\n

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