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PSG’s Champions League start may have been slow, but Luis Enrique’s men have ingredients to be contenders

Getty Images PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain’s start to life without Kylian Mbappe in the UEFA Champions League was not exactly stunning yet Wednesday’s 1-0 win over debutants Girona is also not reason to panic for head coach Luis Enrique. The Ligue 1 giants were unable to break the Spaniards down until late on at Parc des Princes with Paulo Gazzaniga …

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Why are Champions League games being played on Thursday? A look at new format’s exclusive opening match week

Getty Images The new format of the Champions League began on Tuesday with its customary cocktail of goals, last gasp drama and ultimately comfortable wins for Real Madrid, and that action carried onto Wednesday. For 12 teams, however, the wait to get the ball rolling on their European campaign is 24 hours longer than usual with the opening week of …

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Feyenoord vs. Leverkusen odds, prediction, pick: Champions League live stream, where to watch, what to know

Bayer Leverkusen get their UEFA Champions League campaign underway against Feyenoord on Thursday and come into this year’s new-look edition as German titleholders. Xabi Alonso’s side dislodged Bayern Munchen from the summit and will open their quest against last year’s Eredivisie runners-up at De Kuip in one of the early kick-offs. Dutch champions back in 2023, Feyenoord finished behind PSV …

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Atalanta vs. Arsenal odds, prediction, pick: Champions League live stream, where to watch, what to know

The first week of Champions League football comes to an end on Thursday night with the Europa League champions Atalanta welcoming Arsenal to Bergamo in the midst of a pivotal week for the Gunners. Having ground out victory at Tottenham on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side begin their European campaign with half an eye on Sunday and their visit to Manchester …

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Celtic’s five-goal Champions League thriller shows opportunity for smaller teams in cup’s new format

Celtic Park was rocking on Wednesday as the Bhoys defeated Slovan Bratislava 5-1 in their Champions League league phase opener. While some of that was a celebration for Brenden Rodgers’ side running riot with five different goal scorers hitting the back of the net, there was something different there — a true feeling of belief.  Last season, Celtic had a …

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Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Manchester City to handle Inter, PSG cruise vs. Girona

The UEFA Champions League officially made a much-anticipated return on Tuesday, and this season’s competition is not like the ones that came before it. The switch to the Swiss-system format adds more teams, more games and more days of competition to the schedule, all with the hopes of increasing the competitiveness as early as the league phase, which replaces the …

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Champions League returns with goals galore ahead of Manchester City vs. Inter marquee Wednesday showdown

Happy Wednesday! The Champions League came back with a bang on Tuesday with 28 goals across six matches, and more is in store as the action spreads out through Wednesday and Thursday. I’m Pardeep Cattry with a Europe-themed midweek check-in. 📺 Footy fix All times U.S./Eastern Wednesday, Sept. 18🇪🇺 UCL: Bologna vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, 12:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports …

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Man City vs. Inter Milan how to watch, stream, odds: Sept. 18, 2024 Champions League picks from top expert

Two titans will square off in a UEFA Champions League battle as reigning Premier League kings Manchester City host Serie A champions Inter Milan on Wednesday on Paramount+. Man City have start off the new season 4-0 in league play, but haven’t done so without letting multiple goals get by them. Meanwhile, Inter are making another strong run in Italy, …

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