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World · Europe · published 2026-08-27 · via France 24

PSG handed tough Champions League group with Barcelona and Manchester City

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Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona and travel to Manchester City and Aston Villa in the Champions League league phase. Real Madrid will face Inter Milan and Arsenal, while Arsenal also hosts Real Madrid. The first matches are scheduled for early September, with the full fixture list expected on Saturday.

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The draw pairs several heavyweight clubs in the opening phase. Arsenal, last season's runners-up, face a demanding slate that includes home meetings with Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, plus away trips to Bayern Munich and Napoli. Liverpool, under Andoni Iraola, host Atletico Madrid and Porto while travelling to Inter Milan and Fenerbahce.

Manchester United, unseeded in the first pot, drew Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig at home but must also visit Atletico Madrid and Sporting. Newcomers Como, Sabah, LASK and Norwegian champions Viking

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