Title holders PSG to face Barcelona and Man City as Champions League draw is made
Summary
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the defending Champions League winners, will play against Barcelona, Manchester City, and Aston Villa in the new league phase. The competition features 36 teams in a single league format, with matches starting in September 2026 and the final scheduled for June 2027 in Madrid.Key Facts
- PSG won the Champions League last season by beating Arsenal on penalties.
- PSG will host Barcelona, Roma, Galatasaray, and Slovan Bratislava.
- PSG will travel to England to face Manchester City and Aston Villa.
- Other top teams like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United also have challenging group fixtures.
- New teams in this season include Como, Sabah, and LASK.
- The Champions League now has 36 teams all in one big league, each playing eight matches.
- The final will be held at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 5, 2027.
- The group phase runs from September 8-10, 2026 to late January 2027.
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