Today, Sunday, August 9, 2026, European clubs continue their preparations for the new football season through a series of friendly matches that bring together a number of the top teams in Europe.
Today’s matches are generating significant public interest, most notably Manchester City’s clash with Atlético Madrid. Arsenal will face Borussia Dortmund in another exciting encounter, while Liverpool will play Monaco, and Chelsea will take on Johor Darul Ta’zim.
The early hours of the day will witness a number of important preparatory tests, before the matches continue in the evening with Olympique Marseille vs Athletic Bilbao, and Frosinone vs Lazio.
Today’s friendly match schedule and broadcast channels
Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid, 3:00 PM UAE time, 2:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, on Abu Dhabi Sports Channel 1.
Johor vs Chelsea, 4:00 PM UAE time, 3:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund, 5:00 PM UAE time, 4:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, on Abu Dhabi Sports Channel 1.
Liverpool vs Monaco, 5:30 PM UAE time, 4:30 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, via Sharjah Sports Channel.
Union Berlin vs Aris Limassol, 7:00 PM UAE time, 6:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
Olympique Marseille vs Athletic Bilbao, 7:30 PM UAE time, 6:30 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
Frosinone vs Lazio, 10:45 PM UAE time, 9:45 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
