Champions League Fixtures This Week in Nigerian Time: Matchday 2 (13–14 October 2026), Osimhen vs Barcelona and How to Watch

📌 Quick answer: Champions League matchday 2 is on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October 2026. Early games kick off at 5:45pm Nigerian time and the rest at 8pm. Tuesday’s highlights are Galatasaray vs Barcelona (Victor Osimhen is back from injury), Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United (with Ademola Lookman) and Arsenal vs Lille. On Wednesday, Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain and Roma host Real Madrid. Matchday 3 follows on 20 and 21 October, with PSG vs Barcelona and Bayern Munich vs Arsenal. In Nigeria, the games are on SuperSport through DStv.

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Fixtures and times from UEFA (18:45 and 21:00 Central European time, which is 5:45pm and 8pm in Nigeria while Europe is on summer time). Once Europe’s clocks go back on 25 October, the same kick-offs become 6:45pm and 9pm in Nigeria.

Super Eagles Players in Action

• Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) vs Barcelona, Tuesday 8pm: Osimhen returned against Kasımpaşa at the weekend after a month out injured, and Galatasaray hope to have him leading the line against Hansi Flick’s side in Istanbul. Galatasaray lost their opening game 3-1 at Sporting CP, so they need him at his best.
• Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid) vs Manchester United, Tuesday 8pm: Lookman joined Atlético from Atalanta. Atlético lost their opener 2-1 at Liverpool, while United beat Sabah 4-0, so this is an early test for both.
• Moses Usor (LASK) vs Liverpool, Wednesday 5:45pm: the winger, who scored on his Super Eagles debut against Madagascar, faces Liverpool in Linz. LASK lost 1-0 to AEK Athens on matchday 1.
• Zaidu Sanusi (Porto): the left-back is working his way back to fitness after a long time out and is not expected to feature against Real Betis.

The Big Games

Galatasaray vs Barcelona (Tuesday, 8pm)

Barcelona thrashed Feyenoord 5-1 on matchday 1 and arrive as favourites; data provider Sportradar’s model gives them a 75% chance of winning, against 12% for Galatasaray. But Istanbul is one of the hardest away trips in Europe, and Osimhen’s return gives the hosts their biggest threat. Galatasaray need points after losing in Lisbon, which should make for an open game.

Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United (Tuesday, 8pm)

The tie of the night on paper. United started with a 4-0 win; Atlético were beaten at Anfield and will not want to lose twice. Sportradar gives Atlético a 49% chance of winning at home, against 26% for United. For Nigerian viewers, all eyes are on Lookman against an English side he knows well from his Premier League days.

Arsenal vs Lille (Tuesday, 8pm)

Arsenal won 1-0 in Naples on matchday 1. Lille lost 3-2 at home to Real Betis. Arsenal are without Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi, who were both hurt in training, and William Saliba is still out with a back problem, but they are strong favourites at the Emirates (80% in Sportradar’s model). They face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday.

Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain (Wednesday, 8pm)

The heavyweight game of the week. City won 2-0 in Porto on matchday 1 and lead the Premier League with six wins from six. PSG beat Slovan Bratislava 6-1 and top the early standings on goal difference. A win here would put either side on course for the top eight.

Roma vs Real Madrid (Wednesday, 8pm)

Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 in their first game. Roma drew 1-1 at Fenerbahçe and need a home result to keep pace.

LASK vs Liverpool (Wednesday, 5:45pm)

Liverpool beat Atlético 2-1 at Anfield in their opener and travel to Austria as clear favourites. The early kick-off makes this one easy to catch after work.

How the Champions League League Phase Works

Since the 2024/25 season, the Champions League has replaced its old group stage with a single league of 36 clubs:

• Every team plays eight matches, four at home and four away, against eight different opponents.
• All 36 teams sit in one table. A win is worth three points and a draw one, as in a domestic league.
• The top eight go straight into the round of 16.
• Teams ranked 9th to 24th play two-legged knockout play-offs for the other eight places in the last 16.
• Teams ranked 25th to 36th are eliminated, with no drop into the Europa League.

That makes every goal count: goal difference decides many places in a 36-team table.

Where Things Stand After Matchday 1

Sixteen teams won their opening game, two matches were drawn and sixteen teams lost. Paris Saint-Germain (6-1 against Slovan Bratislava) and Bayern Munich (5-0 against Bodø/Glimt) lead on goal difference, followed by Barcelona and Manchester United. All five English clubs won their first game: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester United.

Matchday 1 Results

Next Week: Matchday 3 in Nigerian Time

Tuesday 20 October 2026

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Rest of the league phase: matchday 4 is on 3 and 4 November, matchday 5 on 24 and 25 November, matchday 6 on 8 and 9 December, matchday 7 on 19 and 20 January 2027, and the final round, with all 18 games played at the same time, on Wednesday 27 January 2027. From matchday 4, Europe is on winter time, so kick-offs are 6:45pm and 9pm in Nigeria.

How to Watch in Nigeria

Champions League matches are shown on SuperSport channels on DStv. Not every package carries every game, so check the SuperSport schedule for the channel and make sure your package includes it before kick-off. For package prices, see our DStv subscription guide.

Avoid illegal streaming sites. They often carry malware and fake login pages that steal bank details, and they tend to cut out at the worst moment. If you watch at a viewing centre, keep your phone and wallet close: big European nights draw crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time are Champions League matches in Nigeria this week?

5:45pm and 8pm Nigerian time on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October 2026.

What time is Arsenal vs Lille in Nigeria?

8pm Nigerian time on Tuesday 13 October 2026, at the Emirates Stadium.

What time is Galatasaray vs Barcelona in Nigeria?

8pm Nigerian time on Tuesday 13 October 2026, in Istanbul.

Is Osimhen playing against Barcelona?

He returned from a month-long injury against Kasımpaşa at the weekend and Galatasaray expect him to be available. Starting line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.

What time is Manchester City vs PSG in Nigeria?

8pm Nigerian time on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

When is PSG vs Barcelona?

Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 8pm Nigerian time, on matchday 3.

How many teams qualify from the Champions League league phase?

The top eight go straight to the round of 16. Teams ranked 9th to 24th play knockout play-offs for the other eight places, and the bottom twelve are eliminated.

Sources

1. UEFA, “2026/27 Champions League: all the league phase fixtures and results”.
2. Sportradar: kick-off times and pre-match win probabilities, 13 October 2026.
3. THISDAY, “Ahead of Champions League clash, Osimhen warns Galatasaray teammates against Barcelona”, 11 October 2026.
4. Legit.ng, “Osimhen, Lookman, other Super Eagles stars on Champions League duty on matchday 2”, 11 October 2026.
5. Arseblog News, “Hincapié and Zubimendi absent from training, Saliba back on the grass”, 12 October 2026.

Last updated: 13 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Football Desk.