Liverpool will face Real Madrid, Inter and Atlético in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage
Liverpool discovered their Champions League opponents this Thursday (28) in Monaco. The Reds will face heavyweights Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Atlético de Madrid in the new league stage format of the 2025/26 edition.
Liverpool’s Champions League Opponents
- Real Madrid (home) – clash at Anfield marks Trent Alexander-Arnold’s reunion with the Reds
- Inter Milan (away)
- Atlético de Madrid (home)
- Eintracht Frankfurt (away)
- PSV Eindhoven (home)
- Olympique de Marseille (away)
- Qarabag (home)
- Galatasaray (away)
UEFA has yet to release the official fixture list, with dates and kick-off times to be announced on Saturday (30).
Spotlight: Liverpool vs Real Madrid
The standout match of the draw is the Anfield showdown with Real Madrid, which brings a special narrative the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The right-back, a club icon, left Liverpool this summer to join the Spanish giants.
How the New Champions League Format Works
- Each team plays 8 matches in the league stage (four home, four away).
- The top 8 clubs qualify directly for the round of 16.
- Teams ranked 9th to 24th face playoffs to secure the remaining spots.
- The stage runs from September 16–18 for the opening round and concludes on January 28, 2026 with the final fixtures.
Liverpool’s Record Last Season
The Reds were among the best performers in the 2024/25 campaign, collecting 21 points from 8 games (7 wins, 1 loss). Jürgen Klopp’s men will now look to repeat that dominance against some of Europe’s toughest rivals.
