Champions League: Five key talking points for the 2026-27 season

The UEFA Champions League league phase begins this Tuesday, highlighted by opening-night clashes including Real Madrid facing Inter Milan and Manchester City traveling to Porto. Paris Saint-Germain enters the tournament as back-to-back titleholders, aiming for a historic third consecutive crown. Following the recent draw, PSG's eight-match league phase schedule includes high-profile fixtures against Barcelona, Manchester City