Champions League is back

The Champions League is back on Tuesday, promising drama, upsets and nights to remember under Europe's brightest lights. After Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 thrashing of Inter in May, the revamped 36-team league phase returns for its second year. Gone are the easy group strolls—last season even giants like Real Madrid and Manchester City fought for survival. This time, alongside familiar faces, surprise entrants stretch from the frozen Atlantic to Asia's edge. Three days, 18 matches—this is the Champions League showdown!

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