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Liverpool cannot host Real Madrid in Champions League group stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:43 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Liverpool cannot host Real Madrid in Champions League group stage
Summary

Liverpool will not be able to host Real Madrid during the group stage of this year’s Champions League, following the implementation of new UEFA regulations. These rules prevent the same teams from facing each other at the same home venue for three consecutive years. Liverpool previously hosted Real Madrid in the last two seasons, winning both encounters. However, Liverpool could still be drawn to play at the Bernabeu this year. The draw for the group stage takes place on Thursday in Monaco, arranging matches for a 36-team phase with home and away fixtures.

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  • •Liverpool cannot host Real Madrid in this year's Champions League
  • •New UEFA regulations prevent repeated fixtures at the same home venue
  • •Liverpool won previous matches against Real Madrid at Anfield
  • •Draw for the group stage scheduled for Thursday in Monaco
  • •Liverpool could play at the Bernabeu instead
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Liverpool can still be drawn away at the Bernabeu but will not be able to host Real at Anfield this year

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