UEFA Champions League Live Updates: Chelsea Face Benfica, Galatasaray Host Liverpool

The UEFA Champions League brought another thrilling matchday filled with top European clubs and dramatic action. On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Chelsea hosted Benfica at Stamford Bridge in one of the spotlight fixtures of the evening. The stakes were high for both teams, with Chelsea hoping to leverage their home advantage and Benfica aiming to upset the London giants, especially after Benfica’s recent win over Qarabağ in the Champions League qualifying rounds showing their threat as a dangerous underdog[1].

Meanwhile, in Istanbul, Galatasaray welcomed Liverpool to RAMS Park in a match that promised both flair and intensity. Liverpool, coming off a narrow 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid in the previous round, looked to maintain their winning momentum[1]. Galatasaray, backed by a passionate home crowd, sought to capitalize on any defensive lapses from their English opponents.

Across the continent, other high-profile games were set to unfold, including Atlético Madrid versus Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur’s visit to Bodo/Glimt. In parallel, football fans could also follow matches such as Atalanta vs Club Brugge, Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid, Internazionale vs Slavia Prague, Marseille vs Ajax Amsterdam, and Pafos vs Bayern Munich—each carrying its own narrative and potential for surprise[2].

Viewers could access live updates, scores, and detailed coverage of all the matches through ESPN’s dedicated Champions League schedule, which included real-time odds, lineups, and venue information[2]. As the Champions League group stage progressed, every match held significance in the race for knockout qualification, with teams under pressure to deliver both results and entertainment on Europe’s biggest club stage.