MOTD Champions League Highlights: UCL BBC Match of the Day 17/09/2025

Sep 18, 2025

Gabby Logan presents highlights from the opening match day of the 2025/26 Champions League. Six-time winners Liverpool take on Atletico Madrid at Anfield, and Chelsea return to the scene of their first European Cup triumph when they play Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Tottenham open their campaign against Villarreal, and last season’s semi-finalists Arsenal travel to Bilbao to face Athletic Club. Holders PSG begin their title defence against Atalanta in Paris.

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