Champions League LIVE SCORES: Latest updates as Aston Villa travel to Young Boys while Liverpool face AC Milan

THE Champions League returns with the brand new league phase TONIGHT.

36 teams will compete in the new format, with the top eight automatically qualifying for the knockout stages, while those who finish ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged knockout play-off for a chance to fill the remaining eight spots.

Tonight, Aston Villa end their 41-year wait for Champions League football as they travel to Young Boys for their opener.

Elsewhere, Liverpool will renew their iconic European rivalry with AC Milan at the San Siro.

Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich host Dinamo Zagreb, while Jude Bellingham will be aiming to return to the Real Madrid squad to face Stuttgart.

Kick off times: 5.45pm/8pm BST

TV channels: TNT Sports/Amazon Prime Video

Live stream: discovery+

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