Overview
- Today's slate features Kairat vs Real Madrid in Almaty, Galatasaray vs Liverpool in Istanbul, Chelsea vs Benfica in London and Pafos vs Bayern in Limassol within the second matchday window.
- Real Madrid arrive after a long-haul flight with defensive absences including Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão and are expected to rotate; coverage lists ESPN/Disney+ in South America, Movistar in Spain and local options such as TNT/HBO Max or Caliente TV in Mexico.
- Chelsea host Benfica at Stamford Bridge with German official Daniel Siebert appointed, as José Mourinho leads the Portuguese side after a coaching change triggered by an opening loss to Qarabağ.
- Galatasaray face Liverpool at Rams Park following contrasting first-round results; listings note Disney+/ESPN in South America and Movistar channels in Spain, with Clément Turpin set to referee.
- Bayern Munich visit Pafos at Limassol Arena in a first-time meeting, carried on ESPN/Disney+ across South America and on Paramount+ and TUDN in the United States.