European club competitions return on October 13 and 14, 2026, headlined by a high-stakes meeting between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the second round of the UEFA Champions League league phase.
UEFA Champions League Second Round Match Schedule and Broadcasts
The second round of the revamped 36-team league phase takes place across Tuesday and Wednesday following the conclusion of the international break.
Manchester United arrives in Spain looking to improve on a domestic start that ranks as their worst in nearly 40 years, dating back to the 1986-1987 season. The Red Devils hold a strong record against Spanish teams, having lost only once in their last 11 encounters, though they remain winless in four previous meetings against Atlético Madrid, who eliminated them in the 2021/2022 Champions League round of 16.
The Catalan side maintains a favorable historical record against the Turkish club, winning five of their eight previous Champions League meetings.
| Matchup | Date and Time | Broadcast Channel |
|---|---|---|
| LASK vs. Liverpool | Wednesday, 19:45 Saudi time | beIN Sports HD 2 |
| Feyenoord vs. Como | Wednesday, 19:45 Saudi time | beIN Sports HD 4 |
| Manchester City vs. Paris Saint-Germain | Wednesday, 22:00 Saudi time | beIN Sports HD 1 |
| Roma vs. Real Madrid | Wednesday, 22:00 Saudi time | beIN Sports HD 3 |
| Aston Villa vs. Fenerbahçe | Wednesday, 22:00 Saudi time | beIN Sports HD 5 |
Injuries Hit Manchester United and Bayern Munich
Manchester United faces significant defensive absences, with Matthijs de Ligt sidelined by a back injury. Further physical issues have affected Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu following the international break, while the availability of forward Benjamin Sesko remains uncertain. Manager Michael Carrick is expected to rely on Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha to lead the offensive efforts.
Bayern Munich, preparing for their match against Viking, faces a setback with Jamal Musiala ruled out due to a thigh injury. The German side, which has failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their eight matches this season, may look to Ismail Saibari to fill the void, while continuing to rely on Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Diaz for scoring production.
