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The Champions League returns to Lisbon on September 16th as Benfica host Qarabag in their Group Stage opener. For the Portuguese giants, it’s a chance to showcase their early-season dominance on the European stage, while Qarabag arrive with belief that they can once again defy expectations in Europe. Benfica Riding a Perfect Start Bruno Lage’s side have begun the 2025–26 …

The Champions League group stage opens with a captivating clash at San Mamés, where Athletic Bilbao host Arsenal in what marks the Basque club’s long-awaited return to Europe’s premier competition. For Athletic, this night is more than a football match—it’s the culmination of over a decade of absence from Europe’s elite stage, and their passionate supporters are determined to make …

Benfica and Fenerbahçe meet in Lisbon for the decisive second leg of their Champions League playoff, with both clubs carrying high ambitions and plenty of pressure. After a tense 0–0 draw in Istanbul, everything will be decided in Portugal, where the Eagles aim to extend their strong home form while the Turkish side dreams of a long-awaited return to Europe’s …

Club Brugge have quietly established themselves as one of Europe’s most consistent dark horses in recent seasons. A Champions League round-of-16 team last year before bowing out to Aston Villa, and semi-finalists in the Europa Conference League two years ago, the Belgian side is now seen as a genuine contender in continental competitions. Their dominance was on full display in …

Qarabag delivered a statement performance in Hungary, dismantling Ferencvaros 3–1 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier. It was not only their most convincing display of the campaign so far, but also a continuation of a flawless run across three qualifying rounds. The Azerbaijani champions previously brushed aside Shkendija, overturning a first-leg defeat with a resounding 5–1 victory …

FC Copenhagen are once again within touching distance of the Champions League group stage, a competition where they have fond recent memories. Just two years ago, the Danes reached the round of 16 before being knocked out by eventual winners Manchester City. Last season, their European adventure came in the Conference League, ending in the last 16 after drawing Chelsea, …

Sturm Graz face a mountain to climb in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier against Bodo/Glimt. After suffering a humiliating 5-0 defeat in Norway, the Austrian side must score at least five without reply to even draw level. Conceding once would make their task virtually impossible, leaving many to believe this fixture may serve more as preparation for …

The Champions League qualifiers continue with one of the most intriguing ties of the round: Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan against Scottish champions Celtic. Against all expectations, the Kazakh side held firm in the first leg at Celtic Park, grinding out a 0-0 draw and leaving themselves just 90 minutes—plus extra time if needed—away from a historic qualification to the group …