The draw for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League was made in Monaco on Friday, August 28, 2025. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face a formidable challenge, drawn against Barcelona among others.
At the same time, Real Madrid will meet both Manchester City and Liverpool in what promises to be a blockbuster fixture.
The draw, conducted at 18:00 CET, allocated eight opponents for each club, with matches scheduled from September 16, 2025, to January 28, 2026.
Full fixture details, including dates and kickoff times, will be released by UEFA on August 30, 2025.
Key matches
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA): The reigning champions, fresh from their maiden UCL triumph in 2025, face Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur, Sporting CP, Athletic Club, and Newcastle United. The PSG vs. Barcelona clash stands out as one of the most anticipated fixtures.
Real Madrid (ESP): The record 14-time winners will face Manchester City, Liverpool, Juventus, Benfica, Marseille, Olympiacos, Monaco, and Kairat Almaty. The showdowns with City and Liverpool are tipped to define their league phase.
Liverpool (ENG): The Premier League champions face Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Atlético Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt, PSV Eindhoven, Marseille, Qarabağ, and Galatasaray—a challenging mix of European elites and ambitious underdogs.
Other notable draws
Chelsea (ENG): Will play Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Benfica, Ajax, Atalanta, Napoli, Qarabağ, and Pafos. The Londoners’ fixtures include high-profile battles and opportunities to dominate debutants.
Barcelona (ESP): Alongside PSG, they meet Chelsea, Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Copenhagen, and Newcastle United, ensuring blockbuster group-stage drama.
Manchester City (ENG): Besides Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola’s side faces Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli, Villarreal, Bodø/Glimt, Monaco, and Galatasaray. A balanced but tough draw.
Tottenham Hotspur (ENG): The Europa League holders face Borussia Dortmund, PSG, Villarreal, Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, Bodø/Glimt, Copenhagen, and Monaco, a tricky path for their campaign.
Kairat Almaty (KAZ): The Kazakh debutants face Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Club Brugge, Arsenal, Olympiacos, Sporting CP, Pafos, and Copenhagen—a baptism of fire in Europe’s elite competition.
