Arsenal to play Real Madrid, Bayern Munich in Champions League league phase
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Arsenal will face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich during the league phase of the Champions League, scheduled to begin September 8-10. They will also match up against Borussia Dortmund and Napoli as they aim to secure a top-eight position. Manchester City and Aston Villa will both host holders PSG, while Liverpool travels to Inter Milan. The league phase will have matches spread over several months, with the top eight teams directly advancing to the knockout stage in March.
- •Arsenal plays Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the group stage.
- •Man City and Aston Villa to host PSG in their fixtures.
- •Liverpool to face Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid away.
- •League matches are set for September 8-10.
- •Top eight teams advance to the knockout stage.
- 5:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — Champions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Man City get Barcelona and PSG
"Manchester United will host Bayern Munich Aston Villa welcome PSG; Liverpool go to Inter Arsenal face mouthwatering assignments against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as they bid to go one better than last season’s agonising near miss and win a first Champions League title. Mikel Arteta’s side were pipped on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain in the final three months ago and will be expected to cruise through this season’s league phase. The bulk of their draw appears kind but they are tasked with a visit to the Allianz Arena to play Bayern, who they beat 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium last November, and host Real, who are once again under the charge of José Mourinho. Two seasons ago, Arsenal beat the Spanish giants 3-0 at home in a quarter-final first leg, Declan Rice scoring two memorable free-kicks. Continue reading...
"Last season's European finalists Arsenal will play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in this year's Champions League league phase.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 27, 2026, 5:44 PMChampions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Man City get Barcelona and PSG
Manchester United will host Bayern Munich Aston Villa welcome PSG; Liverpool go to Inter Arsenal face mouthwatering assignments against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as they bid to go one better than last season’s agonising near miss and win a first Champions League title. Mikel Arteta’s side were pipped on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain in the final three months ago and will be expected to cruise through this season’s league phase. The bulk of their draw appears kind but they are tasked with a visit to the Allianz Arena to play Bayern, who they beat 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium last November, and host Real, who are once again under the charge of José Mourinho. Two seasons ago, Arsenal beat the Spanish giants 3-0 at home in a quarter-final first leg, Declan Rice scoring two memorable free-kicks. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Arsenal to face Real Madrid as City and Villa get PSG in CL league phase
Last season's European finalists Arsenal will play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in this year's Champions League league phase.
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