Real Madrid set for Champions League draw against familiar rivals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Real Madrid will learn their eight opponents for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase on August 27 in Monaco. The new 36-team league format will see Madrid play two fixtures against four different teams at the Santiago Bernabéu and four away games starting in September. Restrictions prevent Madrid from facing domestic rivals like Barcelona or Atlético Madrid. Historical contenders like Bayern Munich and Liverpool could be among their opponents, with recent matches underlining rivalries., if paired with Liverpool, the match would be held at the Bernabéu due to new UEFA rules about venue repetition.
- •Draw takes place on August 27 in Monaco.
- •Madrid will play four home and four away matches.
- •Cannot face teams from their own league.
- •New rules affect venue for repeat fixtures.
- •Potential rivals include Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid await Champions League draw with familiar European rivals looming
"Madrid could renew historic rivalries with Bayern, City and Liverpool as they learn their eight league-phase opponents.
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