Real Madrid, the most successful team in Champions League history, drew England’s Manchester City and Liverpool in the league stage of the 2025-26 edition of the competition.
Madrid will also face Juventus (Italy), Benfica (Portugal), Marseille (France), Olympiakos (Greece), Monaco (France) and Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan).
Madrid, which was eliminated in the semifinal last season, will take part in the competition under a new manager, Xabi Alonso.
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Los Blancos will open the campaign at home against Man City before travelling to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
Madrid’s other home matches are against Juventus, Marseille and Monaco, while it will face Benfica, Olympiakos and Kairat away from home.
Published on Aug 28, 2025
