Tottenham Hotspur begin their Champions League campaign on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, hosting Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match kicks off at 8pm BST, with coverage on Amazon Prime Video starting from 7pm.
Under new manager Thomas Frank, Spurs come into the game on the back of a 3-0 win over West Ham, with goals from Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr and Micky van de Ven. They sit second in the Premier League after four matches. Villarreal, meanwhile, lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid at the weekend and are sixth in La Liga.
The Champions League has a new league phase format, with 36 teams. The top eight qualify automatically for the knockout stages, while teams placed ninth to 24th enter a play-off round.
UK viewers can watch the match live on Amazon Prime Video. A free 30-day trial is available for new subscribers, allowing access to the game without charge. BBC Radio 5 Live will also provide live commentary.
Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma are all out for Spurs. Summer signing Randal Kolo Muani could make his debut, while Kota Takai and Mathys Tel are ineligible. Richarlison and Xavi Simons are available to lead the attack.
