The 2026/27 Champions League has started with statement wins, difficult away tests and early signs from Europe’s biggest contenders. We break down the main stories from Matchday 1.

Thomas Tuchel has pulled Saka and Rice from the England squad just weeks before the 2026 World Cup. With ten Arsenal players missing international duty this month and Noni Madueke picking up a knee injury, England's pre-tournament preparations have hit serious turbulence. Here is everything you need to know.