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The UEFA Champions League is back this Tuesday, marking the second season of the tournament’s revamped format. Football fans can once again enjoy the highest level of European club football on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights.

Even better news for fans in Ireland — residents will have free access to eight live Champions League matches in the opening round via Virgin Media Play and RTE Player.

These include:

► Tuesday (September, 16): Athletic Club vs Arsenal (5:45 p.m.) - Virgin Media Two Real Madrid vs Marseille (8 p.m.) - Virgin Media Two

► Wednesday (September, 17): Slavia Prague vs Bodo/Glimt (5:45 p.m.) - Virgin Media Two Bayern Munich vs Chelsea (8 p.m.) - Virgin Media Two Liver

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