By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Champions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 2

Here are our predicted starting XIs for all 36 teams ahead of Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Champions League.
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Four German clubs – Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig – will be in action as the 2026/27 Champions League campaign continues this week.

Below, you’ll find our predicted lineups for all 18 upcoming fixtures, covering all 36 teams.

Champions League 2026/27 – Matchday 2 Predicted Lineups

Tuesday, 13th October

Lens vs. Sporting CP predicted lineups

Sabah vs. Sporting CP predicted lineups

Arsenal vs. LOSC Lille predicted lineups

Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United predicted lineups

Galatasaray vs. Barcelona predicted lineups

Inter vs. Club Brugge predicted lineups

RB Leipzig vs. PSV predicted lineups

Viking vs. Bayern Munich predicted lineups

Villarreal vs. Napoli predicted lineups

Wednesday, 14th October

Feyenoord vs. Como predicted lineups

LASK vs. Liverpool predicted lineups

Aston Villa vs. Fenerbahce predicted lineups

Betis vs. Porto predicted lineups

Bodø/Glimt vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted lineups

Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart predicted lineups

Shakhtar Donetsk vs. AEK Athens predicted lineups

Manchester City vs. PSG predicted lineups

Roma vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups

Bundesliga news

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Preview FC Bayern Viking FK vs. Bayern Munich preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC Schalke 04 Muslic takes responsibility after Schalke suffer late defeat to Freiburg
Post-match reaction SC Freiburg Julian Schuster hails Freiburg’s team spirit after dramatic win over Schalke
1. FC Köln Köln dealt injury blow as Ellyes Skhiri faces extended spell on sidelines
Post-match reaction 1. FC Köln Said El Mala speaks of “relief” after match-winning display in Rhine derby
Post-match reaction Borussia Mönchengladbach “That defeat really hurts” – Gladbach react to derby loss
Match report SC Freiburg, FC Schalke 04 Ten-man Freiburg overcome Schalke to go top of the Bundesliga
Rumor Borussia Dortmund Dortmund exit looks increasingly likely for young defender
Rumor FC BayernHainer refuses to close the door on Haaland to Bayern talk
Match report 1. FC Köln, Borussia Mönchengladbach El Mala the hero as Köln claim Rhine derby bragging rights
SC Freiburg & FC Schalke 04 Confirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. FC Schalke 04
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga: Arminia Bielefeld end winless run with narrow victory over VfL Bochum
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga: St. Pauli beat Karlsruher SC 2-0 to deepen visitor’s early-season woes
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga: Hertha BSC maintain perfect start with victory over Greuther Fürth
FC Bayern Eberl backs Neuer as Bayern maintain goalkeeping hierarchy despite Augsburg error
DFB, Werder BremenRudi Völler opens door to Germany return for in-form Füllkrug
FC Bayern FC Bayern face further wait for Musiala as Hainer discusses recovery
1. FC Köln & Borussia Mönchengladbach Confirmed lineups: 1. FC Köln vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach

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Match days

Post-match reaction 1. FC Köln Said El Mala speaks of “relief” after match-winning display in Rhine derby
Post-match reaction Borussia Mönchengladbach “That defeat really hurts” – Gladbach react to derby loss
Match report SC Freiburg, FC Schalke 04 Ten-man Freiburg overcome Schalke to go top of the Bundesliga
Match report 1. FC Köln, Borussia Mönchengladbach El Mala the hero as Köln claim Rhine derby bragging rights
SC Freiburg & FC Schalke 04 Confirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. FC Schalke 04
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt"We ended up looking like a school team" – Burkardt slams Eintracht Frankfurt's performance in 6-0 defeat to Leipzig
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim chief Schicker calls for unity amid crisis
VfB StuttgartStuttgart reveal Mittelstädt needed stitches after victory over Paderborn
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 Leverkusen"It won't happen next time" – Bayer Leverkusen boss responds after Boniface storms down tunnel
Post-match reaction FC Augsburg"I could have taken the shot sooner" – Augsburg's Fellhauer reflects on historic goal against Bayern
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"He made a mistake" – Eberl criticises Neuer after early Bayern blunder
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart“The most emotional experience of my career” – Seimen moved after Bundesliga debut
Match report RB Leipzig & Eintracht FrankfurtNkunku hat-trick powers Leipzig to thumping win over Eintracht Frankfurt
Hamburger SVHSV captain Remberg suffers suspected ACL injury in dramatic win over Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"It was a silly mistake" – Neuer reflects on costly blunder against Augsburg
Preview 1. FC KÖLN & BORUSSIA MÖNCHENGLADBACH1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Derby relegation battle
Post-match reaction BAYERN MUNICH Vincent Kompany backs Neuer after Augsburg draw: "We missed many chances"
RB Leipzig & Eintracht FrankfurtConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Match report TSG HoffenheimLate Muheim volley earns HSV dramatic win over 10-man Hoffenheim
Match report AUGSBURG & BAYERN MUNICHBayern drop points against Augsburg despite comeback
Match report Union Berlin & ElversbergBurcu strikes late to earn Union Berlin vital first win of the season
Match report Paderborn & StuttgartStuttgart return to winning ways as Seimen keeps clean sheet on Bundesliga debut
FC Augsburg & FC BayernAugsburg's Fellhauer scores fastest goal in Bundesliga history against Bayern after Neuer blunder
AUGSBURG & BAYERN MUNICHConfirmed lineups: Augsburg vs Bayern Munich
Hoffenheim & Hamburger SVConfirmed lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Hamburger SV

Fantasy Football

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Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 1: Rule changes, must-haves, differentials & listener questions
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German Teams in Europe

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Preview FC Bayern Viking FK vs. Bayern Munich preview: Team news & predicted lineups
FC Bayern“Now we have to deliver” – Kompany sets sights on Champions League glory with Bayern
Match report VfL WolfbsurgUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Wolfsburg advance to Round of 16
FC Bayern WConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: Benfica vs Bayern Munich
Match report Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Eintracht Frankfurt survive early scare thanks to supersubs
Preview Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FH Hafnarfjarðar
Preview VfL WolfsburgUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Sturm Graz vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview Germany U21Malta U21 vs. Germany U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview FC BayernUEFA Women's Champions League Preview: SL Benfica vs. FC Bayern
German national teamArsenal star Kai Havertz forced off injured in Netherlands vs Germany clash
Match report WolfsburgUEFA Women's Europa Cup: She-Wolves record big win over Sturm Graz
Match report Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Blomqvist’s penalty seal Frankfurt's away victory
Preview Eintracht FrankfurtUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Hafnarfjarðar vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Match report FC Bayern FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: FC Bayern squander two-goal lead against Manchester City
FC BayernConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Preview WolfsburgUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: VfL Wolfsburg vs. SK Sturm Graz
Preview FC BayernUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimBaumann admits OFI Crete "wanted it more" than Hoffenheim
Match report TSG HoffenheimOFI Crete outclass toothless Hoffenheim in Europa League opener
TSG HoffenheimConfirmed lineups: OFI Crete FC vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Match report Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen begin Europa League campaign with 2-0 victory over Celje
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Europa League lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje
TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim welcome Asllani’s return after failed RB Leipzig move
Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen boss Martinez confirms goalkeeping choice for European nights

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

DFB, Werder BremenRudi Völler opens door to Germany return for in-form Füllkrug
German national team"The best players always play" – Kimmich breaks silence on Germany role debate
Match report Germany WGermany W hold off Australia to claim 4–2 friendly win
GermanyConfirmed Lineups: Germany W v Australia W
VfB StuttgartHoeneß reacts to Jeltsch missing out on Germany debut
German national teamLothar Matthäus doubts Musiala and Wirtz can play together for Germany
FC BayernKompany plays down “mini-debate” over Kimmich’s role for Germany
Preview Germany WWomen’s Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Australia
Borussia DortmundDortmund attacker keen to convince Jürgen Klopp after Germany snub
German national teamGermany fall one place in FIFA World Rankings after Klopp’s first games
German national teamGermany star Kevin Schade handed major market value boost after flying start
German national teamFlorian Wirtz suffers biggest market value drop in Premier League
Match report Germany U21Pejčinović’s brace seals U21 Euros ticket for Germany in front of record crowd
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21
FC Bayern & GermanyBischof keen to represent Germany at U21 Euros despite senior national team breakthrough
Preview Germany U21Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction German national team"We hadn’t planned for him to play three games" – Klopp praises Treu's instant impact for Germany
German national team“We don’t have a Messi, an Mbappé or a Haaland, but..." – Matthäus gives his verdict on Klopp's Germany
Post-match reaction German National TeamKlopp pledges to reduce squad for November after "top-notch" effort in Greece
Post-match reaction German National TeamWirtz on "annoying" draw in Greece, Scherhant processing second cap
Post-match reaction German National TeamGermany player ratings vs. Greece: Scherhant shines in scoreless stalemate
Match report German National TeamGermany held scoreless by Greece in hotly-contested stalemate
German National TeamConfirmed lineups: Greece vs. Germany
German National TeamJürgen Klopp's plans for Germany duo Wirtz and Musiala
Match report Germany U17Germany U17 3-2 England U17: Hosts win friendly tournament in Duisburg with perfect record

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Serbia: Wirtz shines in Klopp's first win
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartReal Madrid, Arsenal or Bayern? German scouting expert assesses best fit and next move for Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings vs Greece: Klopp suffers first defeat as Germany head coach
Analysis/Commentary German national team Germany suffer historic 0-1 defeat to Greece in Klopp's first home game
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Netherlands: Nmecha leads the way as late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany

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