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PSG against Barcelona on Tuesday and Bayern Munich against Arsenal on Wednesday headline Champions League matchday three on 20–21 October 2026. Liverpool host Villarreal, Manchester City face AEK Athens, and Manchester United visit Como before Aston Villa take on Viking.
The main promotion in bet365’s UK briefing for the week commencing 19 October is Money Back in Free Bets If Your Bet Builder Loses, for eligible Tuesday 8pm UCL matches. Opt-in is required. Below, we separate the verified schedule and statistical context from the offer conditions.
bet365’s Tuesday 8pm Bet Builder promotion
According to the campaign email dated 19 October, the offer covers eligible Champions League matches kicking off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesday 20 October. This includes the time slot containing PSG–Barcelona, Liverpool–Villarreal and Manchester City–AEK Athens, subject to the operator’s eligibility rules.
The supplied campaign creative advertises up to £5 in free bets if your Bet Builder loses on any Tuesday 8pm UCL match. You must opt in and meet the qualifying conditions. The return is in free bets, not cash. Check the offer shown in your account for the full qualifying criteria, reward expiry and exclusions before placing a qualifying bet.
Check the Tuesday Bet Builder offer and terms
18+. Please gamble responsibly. GambleAware.org. UK campaign. Opt-in and registration required. Eligibility restrictions and T&Cs apply. This promotion covers eligible Tuesday 8pm UCL matches; Wednesday and Tuesday’s early kick-offs are outside the advertised scope.
More bet365 features for Champions League football
2 Goals Ahead Early Payout
For eligible pre-match bets on the standard Full Time Result market, bet365 can settle a backed team as a winner when it goes two goals ahead. The UK qualifying competition list explicitly includes the UEFA Champions League from the league phase onwards, with the current offer covering matches up to 31 December 2026. For multiples and eligible Bet Builders, the qualifying result selection is marked as won while the other selections continue. Cash Out and Full Time Result – Enhanced Prices bets are excluded. New and eligible customers only; restrictions and full terms apply.
See the UK Early Payout offer and full terms
Sub On Play On
On selected player markets displaying the Sub On Play On icon, an unsettled selection can transfer to the selected player’s direct replacement if that player is substituted. It includes extra time where applicable. Check the icon and the replacement shown on the bet slip; a selection whose outcome is already determined does not qualify. Cashed-out bets are excluded. New and eligible customers only; restrictions and full terms apply.
See the UK Sub On Play On feature and full terms
These are separate football offers and features. Check each set of terms; do not assume they can be combined with the Tuesday Bet Builder promotion.
Champions League fixtures and kick-off times
All kick-off times below are UK time (BST). Add one hour for mainland Spain: 17:45 becomes 18:45, and 20:00 becomes 21:00.
| Date | Kick-off (UK) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | 17:45 | Fenerbahçe – Slavia Praha |
| 20 Oct | 17:45 | Sabah – Borussia Dortmund |
| 20 Oct | 20:00 | Roma – Slovan Bratislava |
| 20 Oct | 20:00 | Porto – PSV |
| 20 Oct | 20:00 | Liverpool – Villarreal |
| 20 Oct | 20:00 | Manchester City – AEK Athens |
| 20 Oct | 20:00 | PSG – Barcelona |
| 20 Oct | 20:00 | Napoli – Bodø/Glimt |
| 20 Oct | 20:00 | Stuttgart – Atlético Madrid |
| 21 Oct | 17:45 | Como – Manchester United |
| 21 Oct | 17:45 | Lille – Galatasaray |
| 21 Oct | 20:00 | Aston Villa – Viking |
| 21 Oct | 20:00 | Club Brugge – Lens |
| 21 Oct | 20:00 | Bayern Munich – Arsenal |
| 21 Oct | 20:00 | Inter – Shakhtar Donetsk |
| 21 Oct | 20:00 | Real Betis – Feyenoord |
| 21 Oct | 20:00 | Real Madrid – Leipzig |
| 21 Oct | 20:00 | Sporting CP – LASK |
Fixture dates and times were cross-checked with UEFA’s official schedule and TNT Sports’ fixture calendar.
The standout matches: form and statistics
Statistics below cover the first two league-phase matches, before matchday three. A two-match sample offers context, not a reliable forecast.
PSG vs Barcelona — Tuesday, 20:00 UK
PSG’s official UEFA statistics show 10 goals scored, three conceded and no clean sheets, with 57% possession. Barcelona’s opening results were 5–1 against Feyenoord and 4–1 at Galatasaray, giving them nine goals scored and two conceded (UEFA results).
Both teams have scored freely in their opening games. PSG’s lack of a clean sheet and Barcelona’s nine goals set up an intriguing attacking contest, although two matches are a small sample.
Liverpool vs Villarreal — Tuesday, 20:00 UK
Sofascore’s match comparison records Liverpool on six points, eight goals for and four against, versus Villarreal’s three points, five for and four against. Liverpool have won three of the clubs’ four previous meetings; the latest was their 3–2 win in Spain in 2022.
Liverpool’s scoring output has brought maximum points, but four goals conceded leave room for improvement defensively. Villarreal have also scored in both opening fixtures, making that defensive balance an important part of the matchup.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal — Wednesday, 20:00 UK
Arsenal’s UEFA statistics show four goals scored, none conceded and two clean sheets. They have allowed three attempts on target across those games. Bayern followed a 5–0 opening win over Bodø/Glimt with a 3–3 draw at Viking (UEFA results).
Bayern’s attacking output meets an Arsenal defence that has yet to concede in this league phase. That is the key statistical contrast, although neither side’s opening opponents replicate this test. This Wednesday fixture is outside the Tuesday-only offer described in the email.
Manchester City vs AEK Athens — Tuesday, 20:00 UK
City beat Porto 2–0 before losing 4–2 to PSG; AEK beat LASK 1–0 and then lost 3–1 to Shakhtar (UEFA results).
Como vs Manchester United — Wednesday, 17:45 UK
Como opened with a 4–1 win over Leipzig before losing 3–2 at Feyenoord. United beat Sabah 4–0 and then lost 2–0 at Atlético (UEFA results).
Aston Villa vs Viking — Wednesday, 20:00 UK
Villa beat Club Brugge 3–2 and Fenerbahçe 6–0. Viking lost 3–1 at Stuttgart before drawing 3–3 with Bayern (UEFA results).
Real Madrid vs Leipzig — Wednesday, 20:00 UK
Madrid beat Inter 2–1 and Roma 4–3; Leipzig lost 4–1 to Como before beating PSV 1–0 (UEFA results).
Where to watch in the UK
Radio Times’ UK TV schedule lists Liverpool–Villarreal on Amazon Prime Video. The other 17 fixtures are listed for TNT Sports / HBO Max. UK listings identify PSG–Barcelona on TNT Sports 2 (LiveFootballNow) and Bayern–Arsenal on TNT Sports 1 (Racing Post). Check the broadcaster’s current guide for channel changes and subscription requirements.
Research checked on 20 October 2026. Fixture sources: UEFA and TNT Sports. Statistics: UEFA and Sofascore. UK broadcast listings: Radio Times, LiveFootballNow and Racing Post. Promotional sources: bet365 UK campaign email of 19 October 2026 and the supplied campaign creative; UK Early Payout and Sub On Play On terms checked on 20 October 2026. No unverified injuries or starting line-ups are presented.
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