The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 November 2026, with Matchday 4 of the league phase bringing another 18 fixtures across Europe. With the competition beginning to take shape, clubs will be looking to collect valuable points and strengthen their position in the race for qualification.
There is plenty for British football fans to look forward to, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all in action. Liverpool travel to Turkey to face Fenerbahçe, Arsenal visit Slavia Prague, while Manchester City take on RB Leipzig in Germany.
Manchester United also face a major European test as they welcome Roma to Old Trafford. Elsewhere, some of the standout fixtures include Atlético Madrid against Bayern Munich, Barcelona versus Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Villarreal.
Champions League Fixtures: Tuesday 3 November
The action gets underway on Tuesday with two early kick-offs at 5.45pm GMT, followed by seven matches at 8pm.
One of the biggest games of the evening sees Atlético Madrid host Bayern Munich in a meeting between two of Europe's established sides. Barcelona also face a challenging test against Aston Villa, while Paris Saint-Germain travel to Spain to take on Villarreal.
British interest will be particularly high at Old Trafford, where Manchester United host Roma. Inter are also in action, travelling to the Netherlands to face Feyenoord.
Tuesday's full fixture list:
- 5.45pm: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP
- 5.45pm: Galatasaray vs Stuttgart
- 8pm: Atlético Madrid vs Bayern Munich
- 8pm: Barcelona vs Aston Villa
- 8pm: Feyenoord vs Inter
- 8pm: Bodø/Glimt vs Lille
- 8pm: LASK vs Slovan Bratislava
- 8pm: Manchester United vs Roma
- 8pm: Villarreal vs Paris Saint-Germain
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City in action
Wednesday brings another busy night of Champions League football, with three Premier League sides facing important away fixtures.
Liverpool travel to Istanbul to face Fenerbahçe, with the Reds looking to secure another positive result in the league phase. The atmosphere is expected to provide a demanding test for Arne Slot's side.
Arsenal, meanwhile, head to the Czech Republic to take on Slavia Prague. The Gunners will be aiming to maintain their momentum and take another step towards securing a place in the next round.
Manchester City round off the Premier League involvement with a trip to Germany to face RB Leipzig. It is a meeting between two teams with plenty of European experience and attacking quality.
Champions League Fixtures: Wednesday 4 November
The final nine matches of Matchday 4 take place on Wednesday. AEK Athens and Real Madrid open the evening at 5.45pm GMT, alongside Fenerbahçe against Liverpool.
At 8pm, Borussia Dortmund host Real Betis, while Napoli travel to Portugal for a meeting with Porto. PSV Eindhoven face Club Brugge, and Lens take on Como in another interesting contest.
Wednesday's full fixture list:
- 5.45pm: AEK Athens vs Real Madrid
- 5.45pm: Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool
- 8pm: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis
- 8pm: Porto vs Napoli
- 8pm: PSV Eindhoven vs Club Brugge
- 8pm: RB Leipzig vs Manchester City
- 8pm: Lens vs Como
- 8pm: Slavia Prague vs Arsenal
- 8pm: Viking vs Sabah
A crucial week in the Champions League league phase
With the league phase moving towards its halfway point, Matchday 4 could prove important for clubs hoping to secure a place in the knockout stages.
Every result matters in the new Champions League format, where all 36 teams compete in a single league table. The top eight qualify directly for the round of 16, while teams finishing between ninth and 24th enter the knockout play-offs.
Two nights of European football promise plenty of drama, with several high-profile fixtures and important points at stake.