European soccer takes another spin this year as current champions, Liverpool FC look to defend their title.

The European club competition returns to our screens more promptly as clubs go again to see who becomes the team of Europe. 32 teams will be joining the shuttle when they move across Europe as two will be booking tickets to Turkey come May 30, 2020. Similarly, there will be kickoffs at 4:55 pm and 7 pm this year.

Liverpool dispatched fellow countrymen Spurs in the final at the Wanda Metropolitano to lift the trophy and make it their sixth UCL title after a failed attempt against Real Madrid a year prior. Liverpool's title defense will begin with Napoli and Europa League champions, Chelsea will take on Valencia at 7 pm.

The favorites, Barcelona locks horns with Borussia Dortmund with Messi a doubt despite beginning early training on Monday. Wonder boys, Ajax will welcome Lille but will be without Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs De Ligt.

Pep's Manchester City takes a trip to Ukraine to face Shakhtar Donetsk too. Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus face Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano while Joao Felix gets to make his UCL debut against his compatriot.

We are ready to enjoy another year of exciting Champions league football - art and culture of European soccer on display.