Arsenal faces a thrilling challenge in the upcoming Champions League, as they prepare to take on Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. After narrowly missing out on the title last season, losing to Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout, Mikel Arteta’s squad aims for redemption this year.

• Key Fixtures:
  • Home against Real Madrid
  • Away at Bayern Munich
  • Matches against Borussia Dortmund, Lille, and Azerbaijani newcomers Sabah.

Arsenal also has away trips to Napoli, Slavia Prague, and a reunion with former player Hector Bellerin at Real Betis. They previously defeated Bayern 3-1 at home last November and triumphed over Real Madrid with a 3-0 victory in the quarter-finals two seasons ago, with Declan Rice scoring two stunning free-kicks.

Meanwhile, Manchester City will rekindle their rivalry with Barcelona as they take on Rodri in a pivotal away match. Under Enzo Maresca, City will also host Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli, having secured a 2-0 victory against them last season. Their home fixtures include a clash with reigning champions PSG, along with matches against Sporting and AEK Athens. City will complete their schedule with away games against Porto, RB Leipzig, and Lens.

Manchester United makes their return to the elite competition, facing Bayern, Roma, and RB Leipzig at home, while they travel to Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, and Atlético Madrid. Liverpool will host Atlético, Porto, Villarreal, and Lens, with away games against newcomers Lask and Club Brugge.

Aston Villa, struggling with player departures, hopes to bolster their squad for home games against PSG and Barcelona. They will also face Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce, and Norwegian debutants Viking Stavanger. Chelsea may not qualify for Europe but will host matches, including one against Real Madrid.

PSG aims for a third consecutive title with home games against Barcelona, Roma, and others, alongside challenging away fixtures.

The tournament kicks off with the first set of fixtures on September 8 and 9, with full schedules to be announced on Saturday.