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What are the key matches to watch as the UEFA Champions League returns?

Atletico vs Man United and Man City vs PSG headline the league's match day two action as the competition returns.

The Johannesburg-based Lions have unveiled their 30-player squad for their inaugural appearance in the Champions Cup. Young centre Bronson Mills, who had been sidelined by injury since March, returns to the team after a lengthy lay-off. Former Springbok loose forward Sikumbuzo Notshe, who has played for the Stormers, Sharks and Montauban in France, could make his debut for the Lions after several years away from the game.

The Lions, who secured a place in the prestigious tournament last season, face a challenging first match against La Rochelle, a tough away fixture in the first round of the competition. The squad features a mix of 12 backs and 18 forwards, including experienced players like Richard Kriel and captain SJ Kotze, as well as younger talents such as Ethan Adams and Zian Cilliers.

Coached by Ivan van Rooyen, the Lions aim to prove their worth in the Champions Cup after struggling in the second-tier United Rugby Championship, where they have yet to advance beyond the quarter-finals.

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