Today, Sunday, August 9, 2026, witnesses a set of anticipated friendly matches between European giants, in preparation for the upcoming football season, in addition to official clashes in the Portuguese and Dutch leagues and the Italian Cup.
All eyes are on the friendly summit that brings together Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, in a strong test for both teams before the start of the new season, alongside Arsenal's match against Borussia Dortmund, as Liverpool meets Monaco, and Chelsea undergoes a test against Johor, in a day full of preparatory matches for the major European clubs.
On the other side, the competitions continue in the Portuguese and Dutch leagues, where Porto faces its counterpart FC Alverca, while Benfica begins its journey with a match against Academico Viseu, at a time when Sporting Braga faces Moerense.
In the Dutch league, Sparta Rotterdam faces Feyenoord, alongside Ajax's match against Zwolle, while the Italian Cup competitions continue with matches between Arezzo and Brescia, and Benevento and Ravenna.
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Today's match schedules Sunday 9-8-2026 and the broadcasting channels
Today's friendly match schedules
Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid, 2:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time, broadcast on "Abu Dhabi Sports 1" channel.
Johor vs Chelsea, 3:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund, 4:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time, broadcast on "Abu Dhabi Sports 1" channel.
Liverpool vs Monaco, 4:30 PM Egypt and Saudi time, broadcast on "Sharjah Sports" channel.
Union Berlin vs Aris Limassol, 6:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Olympique Marseille vs Athletic Bilbao, 6:30 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Frosinone vs Lazio, 9:45 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Today's national team friendly match schedules
Bahrain U20 vs Syria U20, 7:15 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Today's Portuguese League match schedules
Porto vs FC Alverca, 8:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave, 10:30 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Moreirense vs Sporting Braga, 10:30 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Benfica vs Academico Viseu, 10:30 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Today's Dutch League match schedules
Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1:15 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Groningen vs Utrecht, 3:30 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Zwolle vs Ajax, 3:30 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Heerenveen vs Twente, 5:45 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Today's English League Cup match schedules
Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United, 6:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Today's Italian Cup match schedules
Arezzo vs Brescia, 8:45 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
Benevento vs Ravenna, 10:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time.
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