Sport · Singapore Bureau
PSG drawn with Barcelona, Man City in Champions League league phase
The Champions League holders will face two of Europe's elite sides in this season's league phase after Thursday's draw in Monaco set up several high-profile matchups. Record 15-time champions Real Madrid will also contend with Inter Milan and Arsenal.
LSN Singapore ·
MONACO — Paris Saint-Germain, the defending Champions League champions, have been drawn alongside Barcelona and Manchester City in the competition's new league phase format, according to Thursday's draw held here.
The fixture pairings pit some of Europe's most successful and star-studded clubs against one another in what promises to be a compelling season. PSG's inclusion of these two opponents sets up several marquee encounters that will capture the attention of European football fans.
Real Madrid, which holds the record for 15 Champions League titles, will face Inter Milan and Arsenal in their league phase matches. The Spanish giants' pairing with Arsenal marks another compelling clash between established European powerhouses.
The new league phase format, replacing the traditional group stage structure, has reshaped how Europe's elite clubs will compete this season. The draw has produced several tantalising matchups that are likely to define the campaign's narrative.
The revamped Champions League format aims to increase the number of matches and create a more dynamic competition, with teams playing multiple opponents in the league phase before progression to knockout rounds.