The first matchday of the Champions League 2026/2027 group stage featured six matches played on Tuesday evening local time, or Wednesday early morning in Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Real Madrid and Manchester City secured victories in their respective games. However, Inter Milan suffered a defeat in their opening fixture. The games took place on September 8/9, 2026, marking the start of the competition’s group phase. Further details regarding specific scores and opponents were not provided in this initial report. This sets the stage for a competitive Champions League season. The results indicate early momentum for Madrid and Man City.