Title holders PSG to face Barcelona and Man City as Champions League draw is made
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The draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League 36-team league phase took place on Thursday, determining high-profile fixtures for several English and European clubs. Arsenal, last season's European finalists, have been drawn against challenging opponents including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Other notable fixtures from the Thursday draw include Manchester City facing Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, while Aston Villa is also set to play PSG. Additionally, reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona during the newly formatted league phase.
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Vanguard (NG)Focuses broadly on Vanguard, Liverpool, and Manchester City facing challenging opponents.
Sky Sports (GB)Highlights Arsenal's status as finalists and adds Bayern Munich matchups.