Overview

• The final games of the 2025–26 Champions League Matchday 1 are underway on September 18.
• Six fixtures are being played across Europe on Thursday to complete the opening round.
• Manchester City face Napoli in one of the day’s marquee matchups.
• Newcastle United host Barcelona in another featured encounter drawing broad attention.
• The tournament is in its second season using UEFA’s new, expanded format that reshapes the league phase.