Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Liverpool and Arsenal all began their Champions League campaigns with victories, according to Channels TV. PSG recorded a heavy win over Slovan, while Barcelona scored five goals against Feyenoord in their opening match. Arsenal secured an impressive 1-0 away win at Napoli, and Liverpool also claimed an opening-round victory, as Europe's leading clubs kicked off the new season of the competition.

According to IOL, holders Paris Saint-Germain opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, powered by a Ferran Torres hat-trick. The report also states that Barcelona, Liverpool, and Arsenal recorded victories in their league phase fixtures, with all three clubs described as shining in the latest round of results from Europe's premier club competition.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ferran Torres has named the three teams he expects to challenge his side for the Champions League trophy this season, according to the Daily Post. Torres identified Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as the main contenders. PSG are the current holders of the trophy, having defeated Arsenal in this year's final to win the competition for a second consecutive season.

The UEFA Champions League returns this week with Matchday One of the 2026/27 league phase, featuring fixtures involving Real Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. According to The Kenya Times, fans can expect three nights of matches as clubs begin their European campaigns, with the outlet highlighting ten must-watch games from the opening round of the competition.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona have each begun their UEFA Champions League campaigns with victories, according to Global Publishers. Arsenal opened with a 1-0 away win, while Liverpool and Barcelona also started their campaigns on winning notes, the Tanzanian outlet reported.

Al Jazeera previews the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season, highlighting five key talking points. Arsenal and Bayern Munich are identified as leading challengers to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, while Jose Mourinho is pursuing glory with Real Madrid. The article also notes the debut of Italian side Como in the competition, marking a notable milestone for the club as Europe's premier club tournament begins a new campaign.