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Champions League draw for new league phase starts 5pm today

Today in Monaco, a draw will take place for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, determining eight matches for each of the 36 participating teams. All of the following English clubs are taking part: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool. UK viewers can follow the draw's proceedings on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 10:35

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