The UEFA Champions League will be in action on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and there are nine games in the second round of the 2026/27 league phase. The big names in Europe will be Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan and they will try to improve their position in the league.
The evening will be filled with a few interesting match-ups, including Galatasaray against Barcelona, Atlético Madrid against Manchester United and Arsenal against Lille. Most of the action will take place on Wednesday, October 14 for Indian fans just after midnight.
Champions League Fixtures and Kick-off Times Today
The nine matches according to UEFA's official fixtures schedule are as follows. All times below are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
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Lens vs Sporting CP — 10:15 PM, October 13
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Sabah vs Slavia Prague — 10:15 PM, October 13
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Arsenal vs Lille — 12:30 AM, October 14
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Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United — 12:30 AM, October 14
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Inter Milan vs Club Brugge — 12:30 AM, October 14
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Galatasaray vs Barcelona — 12:30 AM, October 14
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RB Leipzig vs PSV Eindhoven — 12:30 AM, October 14
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Viking vs Bayern Munich — 12:30 AM, October 14
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Villarreal vs Napoli — 12:30 AM, October 14
The first two games begin at 6:45 PM Central European Summer Time, while the remaining seven are scheduled at 9 PM CEST.
Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United: Another European Test.
Atlético Madrid's meeting with Manchester United is among the most eagerly awaited match-ups of the night. Both clubs have considerable European pedigree, and the contest offers an opportunity to collect valuable points during the league phase.
Atlético will look to make home advantage count, while Manchester United will aim to deliver a disciplined performance away from home. The midfield battle and the ability to take a chance to score could be decisive.
Galatasaray vs Barcelona: Barcelona faces a tough away challenge.
In another headline match, Barcelona will meet Galatasaray. The Turkish side are known for the big crowd that the home fans of the club create, making this a challenge for visitors.
Barcelona will want to control possession and create opportunities with their attacking players. Galatasaray will hope to use the home crowd’s energy to put pressure on the Spanish side.
Arsenal vs Lille: Important points at stake.
Arsenal host Lille in a match that could shape their league phase. Arsenal will enjoy their home advantage from the start, and Lille will look to frustrate the hosts and take advantage of an opening on the counterattack.
Both sides will need to balance attacking ambition with defensive organisation, particularly against opponents capable of punishing mistakes.
Bayern Munich, Inter and Napoli Also in Action
Bayern Munich will face Norwegian side Viking, while Inter Milan meet Club Brugge. Bayern will have to use their attacking abilities, but Viking can challenge top European clubs on the big stage.
In Inter's match against Club Brugge, a positive result will be sought. Villarreal's match-up with Napoli also presents a fascinating tactical match between two clubs with European experience.
RB Leipzig and PSV Eindhoven complete the list of 12:30 AM IST games, and Lens and Sporting CP open the evening schedule.
Where to Follow Champions League action in India.
Indian viewers should check the UEFA fixtures page and local sports broadcasters for confirmed television and streaming information. Kick-off times will be listed in European local time on international websites, so Indian viewers should confirm the time zone for watching.
With nine games on the schedule, October 13 promises an entertaining Champions League night that lasts until the early hours of October 14 in India. The results will help define the league-phase rankings as clubs chase a place in the knockout rounds.
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