India, Aug. 27 -- The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw has set up some intriguing fixtures, with Europe's biggest clubs discovering the teams standing between them and a place in the knockout rounds. Barcelona headline Pot 1 and will face eight different opponents, while Real Madrid have been handed a challenging schedule that includes Premier League champions Arsenal. Liverpool, meanwhile, will meet a mix of established European sides and tricky opponents as they begin their campaign under new head coach Andoni Iraola.

With the new league-phase format giving every club four home and four away matches, each fixture can prove crucial in determining the final standings. The top eight teams will advance directly to the Round ...