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2026-27 Champions League League Phase Fixtures Revealed

The fixtures for the league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League are set, giving fans an exciting look at what’s ahead. Five Premier League teams—Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Aston Villa—have learned their opponents for the group stage.

Paris Saint-Germain remain the reigning champions after Luis Enrique's side secured consecutive titles by beating Arsenal last season. This season, every team will aim to survive a tough schedule to reach the knockout stages.

English Clubs’ Group Stage Opponents

All five English sides now know the challenges they face. Returning teams Manchester United and Aston Villa join those that advanced last year: Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

Arsenal will host Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Lille, and newcomers Sabah at the Emirates. Their toughest away game looks to be a trip to Bayern Munich.

Liverpool will meet familiar foes with an away trip to Inter Milan for the second consecutive year. Atletico Madrid will visit Anfield once again. Additional away trips to Club Brugge, Fenerbahce, and LASK will test them further.

Manchester City face a notable fixture against Barcelona, which Pep Guardiola can only watch from afar this time. They will also host the current champions PSG, along with games against Napoli, RB Leipzig, and Porto.

Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, will confront newcomers Viking and Slavia Prague. But clashes with European heavyweights PSG and Barcelona will be formidable hurdles.

Manchester United return to Europe’s top table facing strong opposition including Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. Michael Carrick's squad will also travel to Como, Sporting CP, and Villarreal.

Group Stage Opponents for Premier League Clubs

  • Arsenal: Real Madrid (Home), Bayern Munich (Away), Borussia Dortmund (Home), Real Betis (Away), Lille (Home), Napoli (Away), Sabah (Home), Slavia Prague (Away)
  • Liverpool: Atletico Madrid (Home), Inter Milan (Away), Porto (Home), Club Brugge (Away), Villarreal (Home), Fenerbahce (Away), RC Lens (Home), LASK (Away)
  • Manchester City: PSG (Home), Barcelona (Away), Sporting CP (Home), Porto (Away), Napoli (Home), RB Leipzig (Away), AEK Athens (Home), RC Lens (Away)
  • Manchester United: Bayern Munich (Home), Atletico Madrid (Away), AS Roma (Home), Sporting CP (Away), RB Leipzig (Home), Villarreal (Away), Sabah (Home), Como (Away)
  • Aston Villa: PSG (Home), Barcelona (Away), Borussia Dortmund (Home), Club Brugge (Away), Fenerbahce (Home), Galatasaray (Away), Viking (Home), Slavia Prague (Away)

Other Notable Fixtures

Jose Mourinho will face two of his former clubs, Inter Milan and Roma, while managing Real Madrid. He won the tournament with Inter in 2010.

Cesc Fabregas's team, Como, will go up against one of his former sides, Barcelona. The Catalan giants will also meet the title holders PSG, led by Hansi Flick.

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