The UEFA Champions League 2026 returns on October 13-14 with 18 exciting fixtures. Arsenal face Lille, Real Madrid travel to Roma, and Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain.
After some convincing wins and surprising results in September, Champions League Matchday 2 gives teams another chance to collect points and improve their league standings.
What Are the Champions League Matchday 2 Fixtures?
The October 2026 UCL schedule includes nine matches on Tuesday, October 13, and nine on Wednesday, October 14.
| Date | Fixture | Kickoff (U.S. Eastern Time) | Match Preview |
| Oct 13 | Lens vs Sporting CP | 12:45 PM | Lens face a tough challenge against Sporting’s attacking side. |
| Oct 13 | Sabah vs Slavia Praha | 12:45 PM | Slavia Praha will look to use their European experience. |
| Oct 13 | Arsenal vs Lille | 3:00 PM | Arsenal enter as favorites, but Lille’s recent form makes them dangerous. |
| Oct 13 | Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United | 3:00 PM | Atlético’s defensive discipline faces United’s attacking threat. |
| Oct 13 | Inter vs Club Brugge | 3:00 PM | Inter will aim to capitalize on their home advantage. |
| Oct 13 | Galatasaray vs Barcelona | 3:00 PM | Barcelona face a challenging away atmosphere in Istanbul. |
| Oct 13 | Leipzig vs PSV | 3:00 PM | Both teams bring attacking quality to this matchup. |
| Oct 13 | Viking vs Bayern Munich | 3:00 PM | Bayern enter as strong favorites against the Norwegian side. |
| Oct 13 | Villarreal vs Napoli | 3:00 PM | Two technically skilled teams meet in a potentially close contest. |
| Oct 14 | Feyenoord vs Como | 12:45 PM | Feyenoord will look to capitalize on their home advantage. |
| Oct 14 | LASK vs Liverpool | 12:45 PM | Liverpool are favorites following their opening victory. |
| Oct 14 | Roma vs Real Madrid | 3:00 PM | Madrid’s strong head-to-head record gives them an advantage. |
| Oct 14 | Aston Villa vs Fenerbahçe | 3:00 PM | Villa’s home advantage could be important against Fenerbahçe. |
| Oct 14 | Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens | 3:00 PM | Both teams will be looking for valuable league-phase points. |
| Oct 14 | Bodø/Glimt vs Dortmund | 3:00 PM | Dortmund face a challenging away fixture in Norway. |
| Oct 14 | Manchester City vs PSG | 3:00 PM | Two European heavyweights meet in a major Matchday 2 clash. |
| Oct 14 | Real Betis vs Porto | 3:00 PM | Betis will aim to build on their opening win against Lille. |
| Oct 14 | Slovan Bratislava vs Stuttgart | 3:00 PM | Both sides will look to improve their league-phase standings. |
Most matches start at 21:00 CET, with two early kickoffs at 18:45 CET each day.
Which Teams Are Favorites to Win Matchday 2?
Early Champions League predictions favor several teams depending on their opening performances. But these are editorial predictions and not confirmed outcomes or betting odds.
- Arsenal vs Lille: Arsenal started with a 1-0 win over Napoli, while Lille lost 3-2 to Real Betis. Lille have won three straight Ligue 1 games. But Arsenal remain favorites despite injury concerns.
- Roma vs Real Madrid: Madrid opened with a 2-1 win over Inter and have won eight of their 12 previous Champions League meetings with Roma. Madrid are favorites, but Roma’s home advantage could make it a close match.
- Manchester City vs PSG: Both clubs won their opening games. PSG were especially impressive, beating Slovan Bratislava 6-1. This could be one of the closest matches of the round.
- LASK vs Liverpool: Liverpool started with a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid, but LASK weren’t as fortunate in their opener. Liverpool look more likely to take all three points.
Here’s where you can watch the matches –
| Region | Broadcasters |
| United States | Paramount+, TUDN, DAZN |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video |
| Canada | DAZN, OneSoccer |
| India | Sony |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
You can follow live scores, goals, substitutions, and match results through the official UEFA Match Center.
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How Can You Follow UCL Live Fixtures and Scores?
You can track UCL live fixtures, goals, substitutions, and final results through the official UEFA match center. You will be able to look at the starting lineups before the start of the match, especially when you are comparing the form of teams or predicting the match.
Why Is Matchday 2 Important for Qualification?
All teams compete in one league table, and each plays 8 games. The top eight will qualify straight away for the round of 16, while those ranking 9 to 24 will participate in the knockout playoffs, and the other twelve will be eliminated. A second victory gives a team six points, an encouraging start toward qualification.
What Should Fans Watch for on October 13-14?
The most appealing games are Manchester City vs. PSG and Roma vs. Real Madrid. However, Barcelona’s game at Galatasaray and Atlético Madrid’s encounter with Manchester United can be equally challenging. You can watch the Champions League Matchday 2 matches and compare the outcome with earlier predictions to see which teams take a step towards the knockout phase.