The Champions League group stage draw has set up several heavyweight clashes, with Liverpool drawn against Bayern Munich, Arsenal facing Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City meeting Inter Milan, and Aston Villa taking on Real Madrid.
Key Group Stage Matchups
The draw, held in Monaco, pitted some of Europe's biggest clubs against each other in what promises to be a thrilling group stage. Liverpool, who won the competition in 2019, will face the German champions in a repeat of the 2013 final.
Arsenal, returning to the competition after a seven-year absence, will host PSG at the Emirates Stadium. Manchester City, the reigning champions, will renew their rivalry with Inter Milan, whom they beat in the 2023 final.
Other Notable Pairings
Aston Villa, making their first appearance in the competition since 1983, will face Real Madrid, the record 14-time winners. Other notable pairings include Barcelona against Borussia Dortmund, and Juventus against Atletico Madrid.
The group stage is scheduled to begin on September 17 and will conclude on December 11. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds.
