Liverpool face early UCL draw fixture change

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Liverpool could face an early fixture change in their new Champions League campaign. Andoni Iraola’s side will discover who they face in the league phase for Europe’s elite club competition during Thursday’s draw in Monaco.

But the Reds might face immediate upheaval if they are drawn against Real Madrid at home for a third time in as many seasons during the pairings. It means that Liverpool would be required to play at the Bernabeu in the event of being drawn at home to Jose Mourinho’s men for another season running.

Liverpool cannot be drawn against any teams from their own country in the league phase or play two foreign sides based in the same country. Iraola’s side will play four games home and away against eight different opponents as they look to reach the knockout phase early next year.