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UEFA bars Liverpool-Real repeats at Anfield for 2026/27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

UEFA bars Liverpool-Real repeats at Anfield for 2026/27 season

Summary

UEFA has introduced a rule that prohibits repeat fixtures in the Champions League league phase for three consecutive seasons, effective from the 2026/27 season. As part of this new regulation, Liverpool will not face Real Madrid at Anfield if they are drawn against each other in the league phase for that season. Liverpool previously hosted Real Madrid in 2024/25 and 2025/26, winning both encounters. The upcoming draw for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase will take place on August 27, 2026. While this rule applies to league fixtures, it does not affect potential matchups in knockout rounds.

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By the Numbers

•UEFA introduces a new rule for Champions League matches
•Liverpool and Real Madrid cannot meet at Anfield in 2026/27
•Matches can only be played once every three years at the same venue
•Draw for 2026/27 league phase occurs on August 27, 2026
•Liverpool won against Real Madrid in their last two meetings

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11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool-Real at Anfield barred in 2026/27 as UEFA moves to prevent triple repeat league phase fixtures

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UEFA have introduced a rule that will prevent repeat fixtures in the Champions League's league phase.The rule change will be introduced for the 2026/27 season, ahead of Thursday's draw. The draw for t...
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