Arsenal have been handed a high-profile meeting with 15-time European champions Real Madrid in the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, while Manchester City and Aston Villa will both come up against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.
According to the fixtures released by UEFA, Arsenal will welcome Madrid to the Emirates Stadium in what promises to be one of the standout encounters of the opening phase.
The Gunners, who were beaten by PSG on penalties in last season’s final, will also take on Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis, Lille, Napoli, Sabah and Slavia Prague.
Manchester City will entertain PSG at the Etihad Stadium and make the trip to Barcelona for a meeting with their former midfielder Rodri, who moved to the Catalan giants this summer.
Pep Guardiola’s side will also play Napoli, Sporting Club, Porto, RB Leipzig, AEK Athens and Lens.
Aston Villa, who are returning to the Champions League following a one-season absence, have been drawn to host PSG and Borussia Dortmund. They will also travel to Barcelona and Galatasaray.
Unai Emery’s men will complete their league-phase schedule against Club Brugge, Fenerbahce, Viking and Slavia Prague.
Manchester United, back in the competition after missing the tournament for two years, will face Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Roma, Sporting Club, RB Leipzig, Villarreal, Sabah and Como.
Liverpool have been paired with Atletico Madrid, Porto, Villarreal and Lens at home, while their away fixtures will be against Inter Milan, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and LASK.
The league phase is set to commence on September 8, 2026, with the final round of matches scheduled for January 27, 2027.
The Champions League final is billed for June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
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