Schalke face Porto at Veltins-Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
The Champions League begins on Tuesday with the best clubs across Europe looking to capture the ultimate prize. In the opening game of the group stage, Schalke host Porto at Veltins-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen make their return to European competitions after a one-year absence. The Royal Blues have been a fixture in Europe over the past 20 years. Porto won the Primeira Liga last season.
Schalke finished a distant second in the Bundesliga last season and were expected to again compete for a top-four finish. However, the Royal Blues have got off to a disastrous start, losing their first three games. The club has struggled to defend, allowing two goals in all of their games. The loss of Max Meyer was not viewed as important as losing Leon Goretzka in the summer but Meyer has proven to be extremely difficult to replace. Sebastian Rudy was signed late in the transfer window and his presence should help replace Meyer as a defensive midfielder.
In addition to struggling in their own end of the field, Schalke have struggled to score. The club has scored only two goals over their first three games. Mark Uth had a successful tenure with Hoffenheim but left the club to sign with the Royal Blues in the summer. While only three games into his tenure with the club, Uth has struggled.
Porto have advanced out of the group stage the past two years but have failed to advance out of the round of 16. Last year, Porto were eliminated by Liverpool after losing the first leg 5-0. The Dragons have won three of their first four games of the season. Vincent Aboubakar has got off to a strong start scoring three goals this season. Aboubakar scored 26 goals last year including five in Champions League but could miss Tuesday’s game after suffering an injury while on international duty with Cameroon.
The Champions League match between Schalke and Porto will be broadcast live on B/R Live. Live streaming is available on B/R Live, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 18
Start Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Stadium: Veltins-Arena
TV info: B/R Live
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Schalke and Porto only previous Champions League meeting was in 2007-08. Both teams won 1-0 on their home field, with Schalke advanced on penalties.