The UEFA Champions League returns this week with drama, revenge, and high-stakes encounters across Europe. Matchday 2 features a blockbuster clash between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, alongside tough away tests for Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.

Tuesday: Madrid’s Recovery & Liverpool’s Hellish Test

Real Madrid make the long journey to Kazakhstan after their 5-2 Madrid derby humiliation against Atlético. They face Kairat Almaty at 5:45 pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202), a game that suddenly feels far from routine.

Later, Liverpool visit the intimidating Rams Park for a clash with Galatasaray at 8:00 pm on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203). Arne Slot’s men suffered their first defeat of the season to Crystal Palace, while the Turkish giants will look to turn the atmosphere into their twelfth man.

At the same time, Chelsea face Benfica at 8:00 pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). Both sides lost their openers, and Enzo Maresca’s Blues come in reeling from a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton. With Mourinho back at Benfica’s helm, it feels like the perfect “Crisis Derby.”

Wednesday: Heavyweights Collide in Barcelona

The marquee fixture of the round arrives in Spain, where Barcelona host Paris Saint-Germain at 8:00 pm on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203). This clash is now an injury-marred “Survival Test.” PSG is without the reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and possibly Vitinha. Barcelona are missing key forward Raphinha, and a few other key first team players like Gavi and Alex Balde.

The immense pressure rests entirely on Barcelona’s sole remaining star, Lamine Yamal (Ballon d’Or runner-up). Barça is unbeaten after edging Real Sociedad 2-1, while PSG won 2-0 over Auxerre.

Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola returns to Monaco at 8:00 pm on SS La Liga (GOtv Ch. 66, DStv Ch. 204), the ground where his City side were knocked out in 2017. Fresh from a 5-1 dismantling of Burnley, City look in ruthless form, but Monaco will relish the chance for another upset.

Arsenal are back at the Emirates for their tie with Olympiakos at 8:00 pm on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). Mikel Arteta’s side are buoyed by a 2-1 win at Newcastle, while the Magpies themselves travel to Belgium to face Union Saint-Gilloise at 5:45 pm on the same channel.

Matchday 2 Highlights

Tuesday, Sep 30

• Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid — 5:45 pm (SS Football Plus HD – DStv 202)

• Chelsea vs Benfica — 8:00 pm (SS Football Plus HD – DStv 202)

• Galatasaray vs Liverpool — 8:00 pm (SS Premier League – GOtv 65, DStv 203)

Wednesday, Oct 1

• Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle United — 5:45 pm (SS Football Plus HD – DStv 202)

• Arsenal vs Olympiakos — 8:00 pm (SS Football Plus HD – DStv 202)

• Monaco vs Manchester City — 8:00 pm (SS La Liga – GOtv 66, DStv 204)

• Barcelona vs PSG — 8:00 pm (SS Premier League – GOtv 65, DStv 203)

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