Champions League draw LIVE: Alexander-Arnold set for Anfield return, Kane to take on Arsenal, Newcastle welcome Barcelona
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talkSPORT.com has all the latest as the draw for the 2025/26 Champions League takes place.
The draw for this season's league phase is set to be made at around 5:30pm this evening.
There are six Premier League sides involved in UEFA's premier competition this year, and they are all hoping for some big ties.
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2 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Right, here are the pot one teams' fixtures in full.
Remember, this isn't the order the games will be played
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4 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United fans strap yourselves in, you are going to welcome Barcelona to St James' Park.
The Magpies famously beat the Spanish giants 3-0 the last time they played them at home, and they will get to do it all over again.
The Magpies are also set for a trip to Paris to take on the champions Paris Saint-Germain.
They played them twice the last time they were in the Champions League taking four points off them.
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8 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Okay, the supercomputer is throwing up some classics here.
Liverpool are going to welcome Real Madrid to Anfield, so it will be a homecoming for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Manchester City will also take on Real Madrid.
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11 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Chelsea are next out of the pot, and they are facing Antonio Conte and Napoli.
A reunion for the Italian against his former club, and that will be away.
The Blues will also welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge.
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13 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Oooooooooo, that is fantastic.
Harry Kane is going to be taking on Arsenal!
Bayern Munich have been drawn against the English giants, and Chelsea will also face Bayern as well.
This will be at the Emirates.
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16 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Okay, we are now set for the draw.
It should be noted that the fixtures and dates will be confirmed on Saturday.
Pot one up first.
So, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are the Premier League teams to watch out for.
Plus, all of the other big boys.
Pot 1
Paris Saint-Germain Real MadridManchester CityBayern MunichLiverpoolInter MilanChelseaBorussia DortmundBarcelonaCopied
20 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United are about to find out their Champions League opponents, and they might have a new striker.
talkSPORT understands the Magpies are in talks for Nick Woltemade.
The Toon have turned their attentions to the forward after being frustrated in their pursuit of Jorgen Strand Larsen and Yoane Wissa.
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26 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
So, we currently have a film featuring Zlatan Ibrahimovic showing, so let's have a look at how the draw works.
There are 36 teams that are split into four pots of nine.
The place of each team in the pot is based on their UEFA coefficient ranking.
However, as the holders, Paris Saint-Germain are first in pot one.
Starting with pot one, each team is then individually drawn, and they are allocated eight opponents.
Each side plays two teams from the respective pots.
But no side can draw another from a the same league, while they can't play two or more from the same country.
Pot 1
Paris Saint-Germain (9/2)Real Madrid (11/2)Manchester City (8/1)Bayern Munich (10/1)Liverpool (11/2)Inter Milan (33/1)Chelsea (12/1)Borussia Dortmund (50/1)Barcelona (7/1)
Pot 2
Arsenal (7/1)Bayer Leverkusen (50/1)Atletico Madrid (25/1)Benfica (250/1)Atalanta (80/1)Villarreal (125/1)Juventus (50/1)Eintracht Frankfurt 125/1)Club Brugge (500/1)
Pot 3
Tottenham (40/1)PSV Eindhoven (150/1)Ajax (200/1)Napoli (25/1)Sporting CP (200/1)Olympiacos (500/1)Slavia Prague (500/1)Bodo/Glimt (1000/1)Marseille (125/1)
Pot 4
Copenhagen (750/1)Monaco (125/1)Galatasaray (250/1)Union Saint-Gilloise 250/1)Qarabag (5000/1)Athletic Bilbao (100/1)Newcastle (25/1)Pafos (5000/1)Kairat (5000/1)Copied
36 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Right, 90 days on from Paris Saint-Germain's incredible 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan, the road to Budapest starts.
talkSPORT's very own Reshmin Chowdhury is one of your hosts with representatives from all 36 clubs in attendance.
But before all that, we have two special awards, and one of those is going to Chelsea...
With their win in the Conference League, they became the first team in UEFA history to win all three competitions.
UEFA President Alexander Ceferin is on stage, and on this achievement, he said: "There isn't enough time to put into words just how impressive this achievement is."
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46 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Right, we will be heading over to the Champions League draw any minute now.
First, we will have several presentations.
The actual draw is set to get underway at 5:30pm.
But we'll have all the build-up here as well.
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57 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Away from the Champions League, we have some news from a team that definitely aren't playing among Europe's elite this season.
talkSPORT understands that Manchester United are not considering replacing Ruben Amorim yet.
The Red Devils were on the end of on embarrassing defeat to Grimsby in the Carabao Cup last night, and the pressure is mounting on Amorim.
However, there is no immediate threat to his job.
talkSPORT understands full focus is on Burnley.
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Today, 15:52By Robert Calcutt
This season's Champions League will be the second edition in which the new format is used.
Instead of 32 teams being split into eight groups of four, 36 sides will compete in a league phase.
The four pots of nine teams are calculated by their UEFA coefficient rankings, with Pot 1 having the best performing sides.
Each club will play four games at home and four games away.
A computer randomly selects the draw one by one, with Pot 1 being the first group to discover their opponents.
Multiple teams from the same country cannot face each other.
As well as this, clubs cannot play any more than two different sides from one country.
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Today, 15:24By Robert Calcutt
Bournemouth do not want to sell David Brooks this transfer window, talkSPORT understands.
As previously reported, Crystal Palace are interested in signing the Wales international, who is into the final year of his contract.
Newcastle winger Trevan Sanusi is likely to go to out on loan.
As talkSPORT reported earlier today, Fernandes is set to join West Ham in a £38million plus £3m in add-ons deal.
In his press conference, Southampton boss Still revealed that the 2026 World Cup is part of the 21-year-old's decision to leave.
"He wants to go to the World Cup next year."
Fernandes will hope to be named in the Portugal squad next summer, although he is yet to play for the senior side.
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Today, 14:04By Robert Calcutt
Tottenham are advancing in their pursuit of Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands.
Simons is in London in order to clarify his future amid fellow interest from Chelsea.
The 22-year-old has been giving priority to the Blues throughout the summer after agreeing terms.
However, Chelsea and RB Leipzig are yet to agree on a move, with the latter asking for €65million [£56m].
Simons is also open to joining Spurs.
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Today, 13:45By Robert Calcutt
Chelsea are set to be presented with a special award as this evening's Champions League league phase draw.
The Blues won the Conference League title in May with a 4-1 win over Real Betis.
They became the first club in history to win all three UEFA titles - the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Chelsea have also won the Super Cup, as well as the Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Cup to complete the set.
And their efforts will be recognised with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin presenting them with an award.
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Today, 13:25By Robert Calcutt
Chris Rigg has signed a new long-term contract at Sunderland.
The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal that runs until 2030.
Rigg has made 74 appearances for Sunderland, scoring seven goals for his boyhood club.
talkSPORT previously reported interest in the midfielder from Manchester United.
They sent scouts to watch Rigg play in Sunderland's 3-2 win at Middlesbrough last season.
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Today, 13:04By Robert Calcutt
The Champions League league phase draw will be made today!
Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are the six Premier League sides who have qualified.
However, Bryan Mbeumo's miss meant that United were knocked out by League Two opposition.
"Credit also [to them] because they fought really hard to deserve to go through, but it shouldn't be enough for them to win against us because we should have shown much more."
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Today, 10:56By Robert Calcutt
Xavi Simons is in London as he hopes to finalise a Premier League move, talkSPORT understands.
Tottenham are in talks and considering a bid for the Dutchman in what would be a transfer hijack.
Simons has wanted Chelsea all summer, and terms are in place for a move to Stamford Bridge.
Both clubs are active in talks, with RB Leipzig hoping for north of €65million [£56million].
Simons permanently joined Leipzig in January after a loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain, and has scored 22 goals in 78 matches for them.
talkSPORT understands Chelsea, who remain in talks for Alejandro Garnacho, are also interested in Barcelona star Fermin Lopez.
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Today, 10:27By Robert Calcutt
West Ham have agreed a fee with Southampton for Mateus Fernandes, talkSPORT understands.
The Hammers will pay £38million plus £3m in add-ons for the 21-year-old midfielder.
Fernandes is already in London and has been given permission to undergo a medical.
A 15 per cent sell-on clause has also been included in the deal.
Fernandes made 36 appearances in the Premier League last season for Southampton before their relegation.
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