What are the key matches to watch as the UEFA Champions League returns? | Football | Al Jazeera

The UEFA Champions League 2026-27 enters its second round of matches this week, with 36 teams competing across Europe. After the initial fixtures, two-time title holders Paris Saint-Germain lead with three points, followed by Bayern Munich and Barcelona, who also won their opening matches. The group stage, now using a Swiss system format, runs from September to January 2027, leading into knockout rounds in June.