Astro has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2018/19 season of the UEFA Champions League in Malaysia.

It was announced by Lee Choong Khay, Astro's Chief of Sports, on Tuesday.

"We are pleased to inform you that the new season of the UEFA Champions League kicks off on Astro tonight.

"Watch the matches live on Astro TV and Astro GO," he said.

The Champions League will kick off with Barcelona welcoming PSV Eindhoven to the Camp Nou and Inter Milan taking on Tottenham Hotspur at 12:55am (Malaysia time) on Wednesday.