Who are the commentators and pundits on TNT Sports this week for the Champions League?
The Champions League commentators and pundits on TNT Sports have been revealed ahead of Matchday 1

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Athletic Club vs Arsenal
Who are the pundits, commentators and presenters for Athletic Club vs Arsenal?
WHERE TO WATCH Tuesday, KO 17:45, TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Laura Woods returns to present proceedings for Arsenal's first fixture of their Champions League campaign in the Basque Country, as Mikel Arteta returns to the area of Spain he hails from, to face Athletic Club.
Woods will be joined by former Gunner Martin Keown and Champions League winner, Steve McManaman, who provide punditry expertise.
Darren Fletcher is in the gantry as commentator alongside fan favourite, Ally McCoist, while Danny Jamieson is on reporting duties.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
Who are the pundits, commentators and presenters for Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid?
WHERE TO WATCH Wednesday, KO 20:00, TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Laura Woods is once again presenting from Anfield for what could be a baptism of fire for new signing Alexander Isak – while FourFourTwo columnist Jules Breach will be reporting.
Two former Liverpool-turned-Real Madrid stars, Michael Owen and Steve McManaman, will be offering their analysis of this one.
Once again, commentary comes from Darren Fletcher alongside Ally McCoist.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea
Who are the pundits, commentators and presenters for Bayern Munich vs Chelsea?
WHERE TO WATCH Wednesday, KO 20:00, TNT Sports 2 and discovery+
Chelsea make their long-awaited return to the Champions League in the ground that they won the 2012 final – against the opponents they beat on that famous night – and Reshmin Chowdhury is presenting the coverage.
Former Blue Joe Cole is on punditry alongside an ex-Bayern Munich man in Owen Hargreaves, as the pair give their thoughts on the game alongside German football expert and renowned journalist, Rafa Honigstein, who is a guest reporter for the evening.
Commentary comes from Adam Summerton and Glenn Hoddle, with Becky Ives on reporting duties.
Manchester City vs Napoli
Who are the pundits, commentators and presenters for Manchester City vs Napoli?
WHERE TO WATCH Thursday, KO 20:00, TNT Sports 2 and discovery+
Manchester City welcome back club legend Kevin De Bruyne to Eastlands after he left over the summer – and Reshmin Chowdhury presents.
Two City alumni have been booked for the punditry: Joleon Lescott is alongside Joe Hart – who will no doubt be asked his opinions on Gianluigi Donnarumma and have to recount his exit from the Etihad yet again – while Italian football expert and renowned journalist James Horncastle is on hand, too.
Sam Matterface commentates for this one, alongside Lucy Ward.
Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Who are the pundits, commentators and presenters for Newcastle United vs Barcelona?
WHERE TO WATCH Thursday, KO 20:00, TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Champions League football is back in the northeast with a blockbuster, with Barcelona arriving on Tyneside – and Laura Woods is presenting the action and Emma Dodds as the reporter.
Punditry for this one comes from legendary Newcastle glovesman Shay Given, alongside Joe Cole once more.
Once again, TNT brings their A-game with the trusted duo of Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist as commentator and co-commentator.

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
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