More Champions League action kicks off Wednesday on Paramount+.
Who’s Playing
Porto @ Atlético Madrid
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What to Know
Atletico Madrid is set to challenge Porto in their first match of the Champions League group stage at 3 p.m. ET September 15th at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. There are 32 teams in the group stage divided into 8 groups; the winners and runners-up in each group will advance to the round of 16, the third-place teams will continue in the Europa League round of 32, and the losers will bid the tournament farewell. This is the first Champions League match of the season for both teams.
Last year, Atletico Madrid got past the Champions League group stage but fell in the round of 16 to Chelsea 2-0. As for Porto, they made it all the way to the quarter-finals but were eliminated by Chelsea on scores of 0-2 and 1-0.
With Atletico Madrid and Porto knocked out in the same stage of Europa League play last year, we should have a good match. Stay up-to-date on this match and all the Champions League activity with CBSSports.com.
How To Watch
- Who: Atlético Madrid vs. Porto
- When: Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
- TV/Live stream: Paramount+
