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Real Madrid kicks off 2026-27 Champions League vs Inter

9/8/2026

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Real Madrid opens the 2026-27 Champions League by hosting Inter Milan in Madrid.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho reunites with Inter manager Cristian Chivu, who played for him in 2010.
Manchester City travels to Porto after spending $600 million on transfers, including a record-matching fee for Enzo Fernández.
Como 1907, Sabah FK, LASK and Viking FK debut in the Champions League.

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Real Madrid opens the 2026-27 Champions League by hosting Inter Milan in Madrid.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho reunites with Inter manager Cristian Chivu, who played for him in 2010.
Manchester City travels to Porto after spending $600 million on transfers, including a record-matching fee for Enzo Fernández.
Como 1907, Sabah FK, LASK and Viking FK debut in the Champions League.