Champions League live updates: Countdown to Man United-Atleti as early games kick off

The UEFA Champions League is back after a couple of weeks off, and Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 league phase kicks off Tuesday, with nine matches across the continent and plenty of heavyweight clashes to look forward to. Among the standout fixtures, an inconsistent Manchester United travel to the Spanish capital to face Atlético Madrid , unbeaten Barcelona head to Istanbul for a showdown with Galatasaray , and contender Bayern Munich visit Norwegian side Viking FK . Elsewhere, defending Premier League champions Arsenal host Lille , while defending Serie A champions Internazionale welcome Club Brugge .