Champions League draw LIVE:Trent Alexander-Arnold handed Anfield return as Premier League sides learn opponents

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The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place, finalizing the lineup for the much-anticipated season ahead. Following an extensive qualification phase that began in early July, 53 teams competed across two paths—42 via the Champions Path and 11 through the League Path—battling for seven spots in the group stage. With all qualifiers now decided, the full complement of 36 teams is set to compete in the league phase.

Among the prominent clubs entering the draw are Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Barcelona, all seeking to challenge the reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who claimed a resounding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the previous final held in Munich. The group stage will run from September through January, where these football powerhouses will discover their eight opponents for the initial rounds of this prestigious competition.

The draw itself was notable for being conducted in a fully digital format, utilizing a software system that ensures instant results and transparency. This method, adopted last year, streamlines the draw process and engages fans worldwide with real-time updates and precise pairing.

The 2025–26 Champions League season is eagerly awaited by football fans around the globe, continuing the tradition of high-stakes, elite European competition that pits the continent’s best clubs against one another in pursuit of the coveted trophy.

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