Champions 26-27 schedule: match times for Real Madrid and Barcelona
UEFA has released the full schedule for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase, detailing match times for major Spanish clubs. The competition features a new format with a league phase followed by playoffs and knockout rounds.
Why it matters
The Champions League is the premier European club football competition, and schedule changes significantly impact global sports broadcasting.
UEFA published this Saturday the schedules for the eight matchdays of the Champions League league phase. In other words, the five Spanish teams (Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético, Villarreal and Betis) already know when and against whom they will play in each of the matchdays. Thus, Real Madrid will make their debut against Inter at home (21:00) on Tuesday, September 8, Barcelona against Feyenoord also at home (18:45) on Wednesday, September 9, Atlético will visit Anfield (21:00) on Wednesday, September 9, Villarreal will play against Dortmund away (21:00) on Tuesday, September 8, and Betis against Lille away from home (21:00) on Tuesday, September 8.
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