18 August is a Champions League night, not a Premier League one. Three play-off first legs kick off together at 22:00 MSK (19:00 UTC / 21:00 CET). The winners over two legs join the 36-team league phase; the losers drop into the Europa League league phase.
On the board tonight
- Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens — Georgi Asparuhov Stadium. Levski last reached the Champions League main stage in 2006; AEK arrive as Greek champions.
- GNK Dinamo vs Viking — Maksimir. Viking are Norwegian champions for the first time in 34 years; UEFA notes they have lost all seven previous European Cup / Champions League ties.
- Fenerbahçe vs Lyon — Şükrü Saracoğlu. The headline of the night and the only league-path tie tonight.
Open Today now and Now after 22:00 Moscow. Minutes tick on the live row for two hours from kickoff.
What is not on tonight
La Liga’s delayed Atleti opener and Celtic–LASK wait until Wednesday. Rayo–Alavés starts matchday 2 on Thursday. Arsenal–Coventry is Friday. Do not expect an English or Italian row on this Tuesday board.
Yesterday’s finished games are already scored: Deportivo 1–1 Elche, Austin 1–2 Dallas, Seattle 0–2 Vancouver. Use the Yesterday tab if you missed them.
Source: UEFA play-off preview and fixture list, checked 18 August 2026. Full two-leg dates: play-off guide.
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