Champions League 2025-26 – Full league phase draw as Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield and De Bruyne eyes Man City reunion

The Champions League returns for its second season in the newly adopted format and in 2025-26, the Premier League will have six teams looking to become the best side in Europe.

Champions Liverpool are looking to claim a historic seventh Champions League crown and will take on old foes Real Madrid – which will include a visit from Trent Alexander-Arnold – as well as Inter Milan.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will host Bayern Munich again and also travel to San Siro, and Tottenham take on PSG in a rematch of August’s Super Cup.

Manchester City are participating in their 15th consecutive campaign in Europe’s elite competition and will face Borussia Dortmund, with Real Madrid also lying in wait for Pep Guardiola’s side, alongside a reunion with former midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.

They are joined by World champions Chelsea, who must travel to Antonio Conte’s Napoli, as well as Bayern Munich.

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The other heavy hitters are involved, including Spanish giants Barcelona, who face Chelsea and PSG.