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Match of the Day: Matchday 1 - Wednesday
The Champions League begins with the opening set of league phase fixtures. Paris Saint-Germain are defending the title they have won for the past two seasons.
The Champions League begins with the opening set of league phase fixtures. Paris Saint-Germain are defending the title they have won for the past two seasons, while Arsenal will be looking to go one better after their runners-up finish. Each team plays eight games between September and January, with the top eight in the table advancing automatically to the Round of 16. The next 16 teams compete in the play-off round in February, with knock-out matches being played all the way until the final at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on 5 June next year.
On TV
Next Wednesday22:40
BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
Broadcasts
- Next Wednesday22:40BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
- Next Wednesday23:25BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
- Next Wednesday23:40BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
Next Thursday02:00Red Button HD & Red Button One- Next Thursday06:00Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Next Thursday12:00Red Button HD & Red Button One
