Arsenal prepares for a challenging Champions League campaign as they face Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and others in the group stage this season. After a heart-wrenching defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the final last May, where they lost in a penalty shootout, the Gunners are eager to secure their first trophy in this prestigious tournament.

As the reigning Premier League champions, Arsenal aims to reach their second consecutive final and third overall. Their group stage opponents include:

• Real Madrid (home)
• Bayern Munich (away)
• Borussia Dortmund (home)
• Real Betis (away)
• Lille (home)
• Napoli (away)
• Sabah (home)
• Slavia Prague (away)

Last season, Arsenal successfully navigated their group, defeating both Bayern Munich and Slavia Prague on their way to finishing atop the table.

The league phase consists of 36 teams, each playing eight matches. Teams are divided into four pots based on their UEFA coefficients, with opponents chosen through an automated process ensuring no team faces more than two from the same country.

The top eight teams from the group phase will advance directly to the last 16, while the next 16 will enter a playoff stage, with eight progressing to join the elite.

The official order of fixtures will be released within the next 48 hours, heightening anticipation for the Gunners' quest for European glory.