The Champions League group stage (now league phase) rolls into the third round, featuring several high-profile clashes between Europe's heavyweights.
The elite European club tournament has expanded from 32 to 36 teams. Moreover, the clubs will compete in a single league phase rather than the traditional group stage.
The top eight teams at the end of the league phase will automatically qualify for the round of 16. For the remaining eight spots, teams ranked ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged play-off.
Defending champions Real Madrid will aim to retain their title amidst fierce competition from Europe's elite clubs. Fans in Canada can look forward to an exhilarating season filled with intense rivalries and unforgettable moments as they tune in to watch their favorite teams vie for glory on the continental stage.
With the knockout phase playoffs now over, only 16 teams remain in the competition, each now eyeing a spot in the quarterfinals. The previous stage delivered some surprises, with Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus eliminated by Eredivisie sides Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven, respectively. Meanwhile, 2023 Champions League winners Manchester City—once considered among the favorites to win the trophy—were defeated by Real Madrid over two legs, ending their European campaign.
Tuesday’s marquee fixture features a Madrid derby, with Real Madrid set to host Atletico Madrid. Elsewhere, Arsenal will travel to PSV, Borussia Dortmund will welcome Lille, and Aston Villa will continue their impressive return to the competition with a trip to Club Brugge.
On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the Parc des Princes as PSG host Liverpool in their Round of 16 first-leg clash. Additional matchups include Bayern Munich taking on fellow Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona heading to Benfica, and Inter facing Feyenoord.
The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, March 4
- Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa (12:45 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- PSV vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 5
- Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan (12:45 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Barcelona (3 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen (3 p.m.)
Champions League live streams, TV channels in Canada
In Canada, DAZN provides exclusive live and on-demand access to all of the Champions League matches for the 2024/25 season.
DAZN originally acquired the streaming rights for the UEFA Champions League in May 2018 while replacing TSN, extended the right to broadcast the tournament from 2024 to 2027 this year.
Here are the full live stream details to watch this week's Champions League matches:
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