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Champions League Draw: Arsenal Get Real Madrid

Published August 27, 2026 · Updated August 27, 2026 · The Guardian

Arsenal face mouthwatering assignments against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League league phase.

Arsenal will face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League league phase, with Mikel Arteta's side hoping to go one better than last season's agonising final defeat by PSG. The Gunners are expected to cruise through this season's league phase, having beaten Bayern 3-1 at home last November and Real Madrid 3-0 in a quarter-final two seasons ago.

Elsewhere in the draw, Manchester United host Bayern Munich, Aston Villa welcome PSG, and Liverpool travel to Inter Milan in what promises to be an exciting group stage. sport-ipl.my

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