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Barcelona seeks to break 11-year Champions League drought in 2026/27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Barcelona seeks to break 11-year Champions League drought in 2026/27

Summary

Barcelona prepares to kick off the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign with an ambition to end an 11-year wait for the title. Following the arrival of players such as Rodri, Joao Cancelo, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi, the team aims to strengthen its performance on the European stage. As the Champions League draw approaches, Barcelona could face top clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich in the group stage. The club hopes to leverage its new squad to compete effectively against Europe’s best. An announcement regarding their opponents is expected soon.

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Key Details

•Barcelona's team significantly strengthened with new signings this summer.
•Top potential opponents include Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich.
•The draw for the group stage will occur soon, defining Barcelona's path.
•The club has not won the Champions League in over a decade.
•Barcelona wants to convert recent improvements into a deep tournament run.

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What they're saying

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Barcelona will begin the new UEFA Champions League campaign with one overriding ambition: ending an 11-year wait for European football’s biggest prize.The competition has remained frustratingly out ...
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