UCL Matchday 1: Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City Begin European Campaigns on DStv, GOtv
Europe’s biggest clubs are set to begin their UEFA Champions League campaigns this week as the league phase gets underway across three nights of high-profile action, with all selected matches available live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv, depending on subscribers’ packages.
Among the headline fixtures are Real Madrid’s clash with Inter Milan, Arsenal’s trip to Napoli, Liverpool’s home meeting with Atlético Madrid and Barcelona’s encounter with Feyenoord.
The opening round also presents early tests for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Manchester United as they seek strong starts to their European campaigns.
Tuesday: Real Madrid and Man City Open Campaigns
Real Madrid will host Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu at 8:00pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Channel 202).
The encounter is expected to provide an early test for José Mourinho on his return to the Champions League with Madrid.
Manchester City, meanwhile, begin their European campaign away to Porto at 8:00pm on SS Premier League (DStv Channel 203, GOtv Channel 65).
Earlier, Aston Villa will travel to Club Brugge for a 5:45pm kick-off on the same channel.
Wednesday: Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona in Action
Arsenal face Napoli away at 8:00pm on SS Premier League (DStv Channel 203, GOtv Channel 65), with the Gunners hoping to carry their strong domestic form into Europe.
At Anfield, Liverpool will welcome Atlético Madrid at 8:00pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Channel 202).
Barcelona will host Feyenoord at 5:45pm on SS Premier League, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain begin their title defence at home against Slovan Bratislava at 8:00pm on SS La Liga (DStv Channel 204, GOtv Channel 62).
Thursday: Bayern, Manchester United Complete Matchday 1
Bayern Munich will host Bodø/Glimt at 8:00pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Channel 202), as Vincent Kompany looks to lead the German giants to a strong European start.
Manchester United will also begin their Champions League campaign at home against Sabah at 8:00pm on SS Premier League (DStv Channel 203, GOtv Channel 65).
Roma, meanwhile, travel to Fenerbahce for a 5:45pm kick-off on the same channel.
UCL Matchday 1 Fixtures and Broadcast Details
Tuesday, September 8
– Club Brugge vs Aston Villa — 5:45pm, SS Premier League
– Porto vs Manchester City — 8:00pm, SS Premier League
– Real Madrid vs Inter Milan — 8:00pm, SS Football Plus HD
Wednesday, September 9
– Barcelona vs Feyenoord — 5:45pm, SS Premier League
– Napoli vs Arsenal — 8:00pm, SS Premier League
– Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid — 8:00pm, SS Football Plus HD
– PSG vs Slovan Bratislava — 8:00pm, SS La Liga
Thursday, September 10
– Fenerbahce vs Roma — 5:45pm, SS Premier League
– Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt — 8:00pm, SS Football Plus HD
– Manchester United vs Sabah — 8:00pm, SS Premier League
With three nights of action featuring some of Europe’s biggest clubs, the opening round is expected to provide an early indication of which teams could emerge as serious contenders for the Champions League crown.
Fans can watch the selected matches live on SuperSport through DStv and GOtv, subject to their subscription packages. Subscribers can also reconnect or upgrade through MyDStv and MyGOtv, while DStv Stream and GOtv Stream offer streaming options without a dish or decoder.
