RB Leipzig to learn Champions League opponents in evening draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
RB Leipzig is set to discover their opponents for the Champions League during a draw scheduled for 18:00 CEST today. With 32 possible opponents across four pots, RBL is placed in Pot 3. They will face two teams, one at home and one away, from each of the other three pots. Matchday 1 is scheduled for September 8-10, 2026, with fixtures and kick-off times to be confirmed after the August 29 release.
- •RBL faces 32 possible opponents in the Champions League draw.
- •The team is in Pot 3 and cannot face another German club.
- •Matchday 1 will occur from September 8-10, 2026.
- •Fixtures will return to the regular schedule after Matchday 1.
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"32 possible opponents, eight matches, four at home and four trips across Europe. The draw takes place from 18:00 CEST this evening, when the Red Bulls will discover who they will face in their eighth ...
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