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Champions League draw reveals tough matchups for PSG and Arsenal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:13 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Champions League draw reveals tough matchups for PSG and Arsenal
Summary

The UEFA Champions League league phase draw took place on August 27, 2026, in Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona and visit Manchester City as they aim to defend their title. Last season's finalists, Arsenal, face formidable opponents including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, setting up a challenging group stage. Additionally, four clubs will be making their Champions League debut: Como, LASK, Viking, and Sabah. The tournament begins on September 8, with a total of 36 teams competing for the title and a schedule to be finalized soon.

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  • •Champions League matches start on September 8, 2026.
  • •PSG faces Barcelona and Manchester City in their group.
  • •Arsenal meets Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in group action.
  • •Como, LASK, Viking, and Sabah debut in this year's tournament.
  • •Final group stage schedule will be revealed on August 29.
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  • 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Things We Learned From The UCL League Phase Draw
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A new edition of the Champions League came into clearer focus on Thursday with the tournament’s league phase draw.

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ArsenalManchester CityManchester UnitedBarcelonaReal MadridAtletico MadridChampions LeagueSoccer

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