PSG to meet Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League group stage
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain will compete in the group stage of this season's Champions League against Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Barcelona, following the draw held recently. The matches are set to begin between 8 and 10 September 2026, concluding in late January 2027. This year's final will occur at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on 5 June 2027. PSG enters the competition as the defending champions, having secured their title the previous season against Arsenal on penalties. Additional fixtures will include matches involving Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and other European clubs.
- •PSG will face Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Barcelona in group stage.
- •Group matches begin on 8 September 2026.
- •PSG won the Champions League last season against Arsenal.
- •Final scheduled for 5 June 2027 in Madrid.
- •Arsenal hosts Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in their group.
- 6:15 PMAl Jazeera English — PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw made - Al Jazeera
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw is made
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Man City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG
- 5:32 PMBBC Sport — Man City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG in Champions League
"Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain were handed meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa among their eight matches in the league phase of this season's Champions League, as the draw took place on Thursday.Other notable games include Manchester City visiting Barcelona and Real Madrid entertaining Inter, while last season's Europa League winners Villa must go to Barcelona and play Dortmund at home.
"European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
"European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
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External links- Al Jazeera EnglishAug 27, 2026, 6:15 PMPSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw made - Al Jazeera
Last season’s runners-up Arsenal, will play the likes of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Lille in the league phase.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:55 PMPSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw is made
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain were handed meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa among their eight matches in the league phase of this season's Champions League, as the draw took place on Thursday.Other notable games include Manchester City visiting Barcelona and Real Madrid entertaining Inter, while last season's Europa League winners Villa must go to Barcelona and play Dortmund at home.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:34 PMMan City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG
European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 5:32 PMMan City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG in Champions League
European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
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