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Liverpool can face Real Madrid again in UCL league phase

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Liverpool can face Real Madrid again in UCL league phase

Summary

Liverpool and Real Madrid could meet again in the UEFA Champions League group stage following the draw scheduled for Thursday. Recent regulations state that the two teams cannot face each other at Anfield for a third consecutive season if they played there in the previous two, but a matchup at the Bernabeu remains possible. The history between the clubs includes multiple Champions League encounters, two finals, with Real Madrid prevailing on both occasions. Liverpool seeks to secure a top-eight finish in the league phase to avoid playoff rounds in February, a goal that has become increasingly significant after their struggles last season.

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By the Numbers

•The draw for the league phase is on August 27, 2026.
•Regulations prevent three consecutive fixtures at the same venue.
•Liverpool has faced Real Madrid in five consecutive Champions League campaigns.
•Liverpool wants a top-eight finish to skip a playoff round.
•Real Madrid has eliminated Liverpool in recent Champions League encounters.

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Liverpool and Real Madrid have become very familiar foes in recent years, with the teams facing each other no fewer than eight times over the past decade.That includes two Champions League finals (bot...
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