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Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda.
Subs: Trusty, Sinisalo, Palma, Idah, Valle, Yang, McCowan, Nawrocki, Bernardo, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh.
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Slovan Bratislava: Takac, Blackman, Kashia, Bajric, Wimmer, Ignatenko, Kucka, Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss, Strelec.
Subs: Trnovsky, Hrdina, Voet, Medvedev, Marcelli, Mak, Zuberu, Gajdos, Vojtko, Szoke, Savvidis, Metsoko.
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PSG v Girona
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PSG: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Zaire Emery, Vitinha, Fabian, Dembele, Asensio, Barcola.
Subs: Tenas, Doue, Lee, Muani, Mayulu, Lucas Beraldo, Skriniar, Zague, Neves, Mouquet.
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Girona: Gazzaniga, Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Krejci, Gutierrez, Martin, Romeu, Van de Beek, Tsygankov, Gil Salvatierra, Stuani.
Subs: Pau Lopez, Ruiz, Asprilla, Danjuma, Juanpe, Frances, Blind, Miovski, Solis, Portu.
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Club Brugge v Borussia Dortmund
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Club Brugge: Mignolet, Seys, Mechele, Ordonez, De Cuyper, Vetlesen, Nwadike, Skov Olsen, Vanaken, Tzolis, Nilsson.
Subs: Jackers, Romero, Jutgla, Vermant, Skoras, Nielsen, Jashari, Sabbe, Talbi.
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Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Sule, Bensebaini, Can, Gross, Brandt, Sabitzer, Malen, Adeyemi.
Subs: Meyer, Laurenz Lotka, Yan Couto, Anton, Nmecha, Guirassy, Beier, Duranville, Kabar, Bynoe-Gittens, Azhil.
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If you want glamour ties, you’ve come to the wrong place. By all means, head over to our Manchester City v Internazionale liveblog, if that’s your sort of thing.
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This clockwatch – bridging three different competitions and multiple different kick-off times – will instead bring the latest from a series of genuinely enthralling ties, each more obscure, intriguing and hipster than the last.
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Women’s Champions League qualifying
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Anderlecht v Vålerenga (6.30pm kick-off, all times BST)
\n Fiorentina v Wolfsburg (7pm)
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Carabao Cup
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Brighton v Wolves (7.45pm)
\n Coventry v Spurs (8pm)
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Champions League (all 8pm)
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Celtic v Slovan Bratislava
\n Club Brugge v Borussia Dortmund
\n PSG v Girona
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We will also have the latest from the early kick-offs: Bologna v Shakhtar, Sparta Prague v RB Salzburg.
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In the Women’s Champions League qualifying, Anderlecht host Norwegian champions Vålerenga. Wolfsburg – Champions League royalty who reached the final in 2016, 2018 and 2023 and won both the thing in both 2013 and 2014 – travel to Fiorentina, who came through qualifying after finishing third in Serie A last season.
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The two Carabao Cup ties throw up an all Premier League clash and a classic banana skin of a tie for Tottenham at last season’s FA Cup semi-finalists Coventry City. Woof.
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Some seriously interesting subplots in the men’s Champions League on just the second night of its new incarnation/league phase. There are five tournament debutants in this year’s competition, and two of them feature here (with Bologna having also kicked off against Shakhtar at 5.45pm BST).
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Slovan Bratislava have made it through to the group stage at the 12th time of asking, having made it through four qualifying stages. Managed by Vladimir Weiss, his son of the same name also features in the squad. You may remember Weiss Jr from spells at Manchester City, Bolton and … um … Glasgow Rangers. Under the lights at Parkhead, rarely have Celtic had a better opportunity to get off to a winning start.
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Borussia Dortmund, last year’s unlucky finalists, start this season’s campaign against Club Brugge. Dortmund added Maximilian Beier, Waldemar Anton, Serhou Guirassy, Pascal Gross, Yan Couto among others, and shipped out a whopping 18 players (including Marco Reus, Youssoufa Moukoko, Sebastién Haller, Mats Hummels and Niclas Füllkrug) and it will be interesting to see how Nuri Sahin moulds his new-look side this year.
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Kylian Mbappé-less PSG seem revitalised, perhaps even stronger since the departure of their talisman to Real Madrid. So far this season the French side have played four, won four. Goals scored: 16. Goals against: three. They host Girona, another debutant, and remain a fascinating prospect despite the departures of Artem Dovbyk, Aleix García and Savinho. The Spanish club’s manager, Michel, promised earlier this week that 37-year-old striker Cristhian Stuani that he would give him the captain’s armband against PSG. “Stuani deserves to be in the starting XI. He has been wearing this shirt for many years. He deserves it more than anyone,” Michel told reporters.
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That’ll do you, for now. We’ll have some team news shortly!
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Main Events
Men's Champions League team news
Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava
Celts: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda.
subtitle: Trusty, Sinisalo, Palma, Ida, Valle, Yang, McCowan, Nawrocki, Bernardo, Forrest, Ralston, and Wales.
Slovan Bratislava: Takacs, Blackman, Kasia, Basilik, Wimmer, Ignatenko, Kucka, Barsegyan, Toric, Weiss, Strelets.
subtitle: Trnovsky, Hrdina, Voet, Medvedev, Marcelli, Mack, Zuber, Gaidos, Voiczko, Zoke, Savvidis, Metsocho.
PSG vs Girona
PSG: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Zaire Emery, Vitinha, Fabian, Dembele, Asensio, Barcola.
subtitle: Tenas, Due, Lee, Muani, Mayur, Lucas Berardo, Skriniar, Zag, Neves, Mouke.
Girona: Gazzaniga, Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Kureici, Gutierrez, Martin, Romeu, van de Beek, Tsygankov, Gil Salvatierra, Stuani.
subtitle: Pau Lopez, Ruiz, Asprilla, Danjuma, Juanpe, Francis, Blind, Miovski, Solis, Portu.
Club Brugge v Borussia Dortmund
Club Brugge: Mignolet, Saiss, Mechere, Ordonez, De Kuyper, Fethlesen, Nwadike, Skov-Olsen, Vanaken, Tsolis, Nilsson.
subtitle: Jacquers, Romero, Jutgura, Vermant, Skolas, Nielsen, Jashari, Sabbeh, Talbi.
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Sühle, Bensebaini, Kang, Gross, Brandt, Sabitzer, Mullen, Adeyemi.
subtitle: Meyer, Lorenz Lotka, Jan Couto, Anton, Nmeka, Girassy, Baier, Duranville, Cabar, Bynoe-Gittens, and Ajil.
Live updates from the Women's Champions League QualifiersThis is the first of two matches, with the winner advancing to the group stage.
Anderlecht v Valerenga (26 minutes in)
Paris FC 0-2 Manchester City (1st half)
Hammarby 1-1 Benfica (HT)
Hacken 0-0 Arsenal (HT)
Juventus 2-1 PSG (HT)
Roma 3-1 Servette (FT)
Osijek 1-4 Twente (FT)
Men's Champions League half-time scores:
Bologna 0-0 Shakhtar
Sparta Prague 2-0 RB Salzburg,
Kaan Kairinen and Victor Olatunji in the goals for Sparta. Remember Salzburg have Bobby Clarke (son of ex-Liverpool player Lee) and Stefan Bajetic (on loan from Liverpool) in midfield tonight. Wow.
preamble
If you're after flashy ties then you've come to the wrong place – if that's what you're into then be sure to check out our Manchester City vs Inter live blog.
The watch combines three different competitions with multiple different kick-off times, bringing you the latest in a truly captivating series of matches, each more puzzling, intriguing and fashion-forward than the last.
Women's Champions League Qualifiers
Anderlecht v Valerenga (kick-off 6.30pm BST)
Fiorentina vs. Wolfsburg (7 p.m.)
Carabao Cup
Brighton v Wolves (7.45pm)
Coventry v Spurs (8pm)
Champions League (all matches at 8pm)
Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava
Club Brugge v Borussia Dortmund
PSG vs Girona
We'll also bring you the latest updates on earlier kick-off matches, such as Bologna vs Shakhtar and Sparta Prague vs RB Salzburg.
So Women's Champions League QualifiersAnderlecht will host Norwegian champions Vålerenga, while Champions League winners Wolfsburg, who reached the final in 2016, 2018 and 2023 and won both competitions in 2013 and 2014, will face Fiorentina, who qualified after finishing third in Serie A last season.
Two people Carabao Cup It was a Premier League clash, with Tottenham facing off against last season's FA Cup semi-finalists, Coventry City, in a classic banana skin matchup. Wow.
There are some very interesting subplots. Men's Champions League It's only the second day of the new format/league phase, and this year's competition features five tournament debutants, two of whom will be appearing here (Bologna also kick off their match against Shakhtar at 5.45pm BST).
Slovan Bratislava reached the group stage at the 12th attempt after winning four qualifying rounds. The team also includes manager Vladimir Weiss's son of the same name, who you may remember from his time at Manchester City, Bolton and… er… Glasgow Rangers. Under the Parkhead lights, Celtic have rarely had a better chance to get off to a winning start.
Last year's unlucky finalists, Borussia Dortmund, begin this season's campaign against Club Brugge. Dortmund have added Maximilian Bayer, Waldemar Anton, Serho Guirassy, Pascal Gross and Jan Couto and released 18 players including Marco Reus, Youssoufa Moukoko, Sebastian Haller, Mats Hummels and Niklas Führkrug. It will be interesting to see how Nuri Sahin shapes his new squad this year.
Without Kylian Mbappé, PSG look revitalized and even stronger since their iconic player left for Real Madrid. The French side have played four games so far this season, winning four. Goals scored: 16. Goals conceded: 3. They face Girona at home, who are also making their debut and remain an attractive team despite the departures of Artem Dovvic, Aleix Garcia and Sabinho. The Spanish club's manager Michel promised 37-year-old striker Cristian Stuani that he would wear the captain's armband against PSG earlier this week. “Stuani deserves to be in the starting line-up. He has worn this shirt for many years. He deserves to be in the starting line-up more than anyone else,” Michel told reporters.
That's enough for now, we'll bring you more team news soon.
