Champions League fixtures, Matchday 1 schedule as 2020-21 season kicks off

UEFA Champions League action is all set to roll this week with group st of Europe’s biggest club completion kicking off on Tuesday. tournament has provided some breathtaking action over past few seasons, and much is expected from upcoming season as clubs fight for ultimate glory. Here’s a look at Champions League fixtures, potential nail-biting matches and Champions League live stream details for same.

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Champions League schedule: Matchday 1 fixtures

• Tuesday, October 20: Zenit vs Club Brugge - 10:25 PM IST
• Tuesday, October 20: Dynamo Kyiv vs Juventus - 10:25 PM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: Rennes vs Krasdar - 12:30 AM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: Chelsea vs Sevilla - 12:30 AM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: Lazio vs Borussia Dortmund - 12:30 AM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: Barcelona vs Ferencváros - 12:30 AM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: PSG vs Manchester United - 12:30 AM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: RB Leipzig vs İstanbul Başakşehir - 12:30 AM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: RB Salzburg vs Lokomotiv Moskva - 10:25 PM IST
• Wednesday, October 21: Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk - 10:25 PM IST
• Thursday, October 22 Bayern: Munich vs Atlético de Madrid - 12:30 AM IST
• Thursday, October 22: Inter Milan vs Borussia Mönchengladbach - 12:30 AM IST
• Thursday, October 22: Olympiacos vs Marseille - 12:30 AM IST
• Thursday, October 22: Manchester City vs FC Porto - 12:30 AM IST
• Thursday, October 22: Ajax vs Liverpool - 12:30 AM IST
• Thursday, October 22: Midtjylland vs Atalanta - 12:30 AM IST

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Champions League news: Key Champions League fixtures from Matchday 1

Chelsea vs Sevilla

Chelsea have spent heavily in transfer market and will hope that ir investment translates into success and Champions League performance will be high on Roman Abramovich's seasonal assessment. Sevilla, on or hand, will hope that y can finally replicate ir Europa League pedigree in Champions League after yet ar Europa league success. With both teams having a point to prove, one can expect a cracker of a contest when y face off at Stamford Bridge. 

Lazio vs Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have failed to deliver on ir expectations since reaching Champions League final in 2013, but with an exciting squad at disposal, Black and Yellow will hope to set record straight. Lazio, on or hand, return to main st of Champions League after 13 years and will hope to make ir stay longer. Ciro Immobile won golden boot last season and will go up against his former club and fellow contender Erling Haaland in this exciting fixture. 

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PSG vs Manchester United

last time se two teams faced off in Champions League, Marcus Rashford scored a stopp-time penalty to complete an epic comeback away from home. However, a lot has changed since that fixture, with PSG w entering tournament as beaten finalists and overwhelming favourites for competition. match will see Edinson Cavani face off against his former club, while Ander Herrera and Angel Di Maria will also see some familiar faces in opposition. 

Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid 

Liverpool were team to beat last season before Atletico Madrid disposed m off in Round of 16. Bayern Munich enter competition with same tag this season and Diego Simeone's men could well repeat ir Anfield heroics at Allianz Arena. Watch out for former Barcelona man Luis Suarez, who would be keen to avenge his personal agony from 8-2 defeat against Bayern last season. 

Ajax vs Liverpool

While departures in recent seasons have depleted Ajax, it is never safe to count Dutch giants out of Champions League. Facing m are Liverpool, whose problems are compounded by injuries suffered to Allison, Virgil van Dijk, Thiago and Joel Matip. Jurgen Klopp's side will be hoping to put injuries and ir recent poor form behind ir backs and Ajax away from home will prove to be a litmus test for Reds' resolve. 

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Elsewhere, Barcelona welcome Hungarian outfit Ferencváros at Camp u, and Lionel Messi and Co will hope to kick off ir new Champions League season with renewed hope and energy. Elsewhere, a Cristia Ronaldo-less Juventus will travel to Russia to face Dynamo Kyiv in what could prove to be a tough encounter for Andrea Pirlo's side. Manchester City will begin ir campaign against FC Porto at home, while last year's semi-finalists RB Leipzig will host Turkish outfit İstanbul Başakşehir. 

Champions League schedule: How to watch Champions League live in India? 

In India, Sony TEN Network are official broadcasters of Champions League. Select Champions League group st fixtures will be telecast on Sony TEN1 and Sony TEN2 both on SD and HD. live stream of matches will also be available on Sony LIV app for mobile users. For in-match highlights and score updates, one can keep tabs on social media handles of Champions League or ir official website. 

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