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Arsenal to play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in Champions League group

The draw for this season's Champions League league phase has set up some huge clashes for English teams. Arsenal will face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, while Man City and Aston Villa are both set to play against PSG. The first round of matches will kick off from September 8-10, with the final round of the league phase on January 27.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 August 2026 at 5:19

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