The Champions League group stage presses forward with the second round of fixtures, featuring a series of heavyweight showdowns among Europe's top contenders.
The headline clash of Round 2 was undoubtedly Arsenal versus PSG at the Emirates, which ended in a comfortable 2-0 win for the Premier League side. Another exciting fixture to keep an eye on is Aston Villa's showdown with Bayern Munich, as both teams have delivered thrilling football this season.
This season ushers in numerous changes to the tournament format, with significant changes to both the schedule and the draw process.
Gone is the traditional group stage, as the more dynamic and streamlined Swiss System takes center stage, reshaping the competition's structure. It marks an expansion from 32 to 36 teams, with the new league phase replacing the traditional group stage format.
The Sporting News brings you up to date on the full match fixture schedule for matchday 2 of the Champions League schedule.
Champions League fixture schedule today, kickoff times
All times ET
Wednesday, October 2
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Atalanta (12:45 p.m.)
- Girona vs. Feyenoord (12:45 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 p.m.)
- Dinamo Zagreb vs. Monaco (3:00 p.m.)
- Lille vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Bologna (3:00 p.m.)
- RB Leipzig vs. Juventus (3:00 p.m.)
- Sturm Graz vs. Club Brugge (3:00 p.m.)
Which Champions League matches are free to watch today?
The following matches are free to watch this week.
| Match | Date, KO time | Free live stream |
| Benfica vs. Atletico Madrid | Oct. 2, 3:00 p.m. ET | DAZN |
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