Champions League draw LIVE: Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal learn opponents
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The draw for the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League takes place tonight (Image: Getty)The return of the Champions League is almost upon us as the 36 teams in the league phase of the competition prepare to learn their opponents. 13 mins ago15:17 Archie GriggsCould it be Arsenal's year?Arsenal came within touching distance of Champions League glory last season, losing to PSG on penalties in the final.They have been widely tipped to go a step further this season and become European champions for the very first time.Their squad is certainly stronger than last season following the additions of Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa and Christos Tzolis.But will that be enough to get them over the line in the Champions League, something they've never managed before?Arsenal were the Champions League runners-up last season (Image: PA) 31 mins ago14:59 Charlie MalamBanned fixturesDid you know?
Read our Privacy Policy 1 hour ago14:28 Charlie MalamThe Champions League's new boysThose qualifying results mean we have two newcomers to the Champions League proper this year...Norwegian champions Viking FK are from the city of Stavanger.They are managed by, not one, but two, head coaches! They won the league last season and defeated TNS, KuPS and then Hapoel Beer-Sheva to reach the league phase.Their stadium, the Bank Respublika Arena in Masazir holds 8,600 fans, and represents a daunting away trek for teams.Viking FK are into the Champions League proper for the first time (Image: Getty) 1 hour ago14:22 Charlie MalamSo who did qualify?While Celtic couldn't qualify, seven teams in today's 36-team draw did...Sabah 5-2 (AET) Hapoel Beer-Sheva (agg: 6-4)LASK 5-1 (AET) Celtic (agg: 5-4)Bodo/Glimt 3-0 N.E.C.
1 hour ago14:18 Charlie MalamCeltic humiliatedAll five Premier League clubs qualified directly via the league.But Villa also won the Europa League, which guarantees the victors a spot in the league phase of the Champions League the following season.But not every other league is as lucky to have five automatic qualification spots.Just ask the Scots. 1 hour ago14:11 Charlie MalamWhich clubs are in which pots?Look no further.The Premier League teams are in...Pot 1) Arsenal, Man City, LiverpoolPot 2) Man Utd, Aston VillaThere are no other British clubs after Celtic lost in the qualifying play-off round.The 2026-27 Champions League draw pots (Image: UEFA) 1 hour ago14:08 Charlie MalamHow does the draw work?The 36 teams have been divided into four pots of nine teams.Each team are drawn to face two teams from each pot, including their own.They will play one of those games at home and one away from September to January.