Champions League Draw Ignites Epic Rivalries for Top European Giants

The stage is set for another thrilling UEFA Champions League season as the 2025/26 draw in Monaco unveiled blockbuster fixtures under the competition’s new 36-team league phase format.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain face a tough road as they host Barcelona and travel to face Bayern Munich, two of Europe’s biggest powerhouses. Meanwhile, record 14-time winners Real Madrid will lock horns with Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu and take on Liverpool at Anfield in a mouth-watering showdown.

Chelsea, making a bold return to Europe’s top stage, also landed marquee clashes—hosting Barcelona and traveling to Bayern Munich, setting the stage for early drama.

With action set to kick off on September 16–18, 2025, and the grand finale scheduled for May 30, 2026, in Budapest, fans are already bracing for epic nights of European football.

This season’s draw, driven by team coefficients and rules preventing domestic matchups in the early stages, ensures high-stakes fixtures from the very beginning. With footballing giants colliding in September, the expanded format promises more rivalries, more drama, and more unforgettable moments.

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