2026-27 UEFA Champions League
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UEFA Champions League draw: PSG to face Barcelona, Man City, and Villa
Luis Enrique said he would not be watching the Champions League draw and would instead be relaxing and going out on his bike.
Como is coached by Cesc Fabregas.
The Champions League new format features 36 teams pooled together in one giant league, each playing games against eight different opponents.
Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead team into Champions League
Yaya Toure won the Champions League with Barcelona in the 2008-09 season.
Yaya Toure retired as a player in 2019.
Yaya Toure became the first African coach to lead a team into the main round of the UEFA Champions League.
Fenerbahce beats Lyon in Champions League qualifier amid chaos
Goals for Fenerbahce were scored by Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown.
Lois Openda and Kail Boudache had goals ruled out for offside for Lyon.
The first leg between Fenerbahce and Lyon ended in a 1-1 draw.
Bodo return to Champions League, Sabah deny Beer-Sheva
Bodo/Glimt returned to the Champions League for a second season.
Djibril Diop received a second yellow card in extra time.
Sabah of Azerbaijan qualified for the Champions League for the first time.
Champions League draw details and qualified teams
The Champions League league phase will begin in September and run until January.
Paris Saint-Germain won last season's Champions League by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.
Of the 36 competing teams in the Champions League, 29 qualified with their rankings in their respective national leagues.
Shakhtar Donetsk Selects Stamford Bridge as Home Venue for Champions League Matches
Shakhtar Donetsk has reached an agreement to play its home Champions League matches at Chelsea's stadium in London.
Chelsea's squad features former Shakhtar winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Shakhtar Donetsk stated that playing four home games at Stamford Bridge is subject to UEFA regulatory approvals.
“Over the coming weeks, we will work closely with Shakhtar to ensure the matches are held safely and comfortably for the team and its supporters,”