The UEFA Champions League draw for the 2024-25 season has set up some thrilling matchups for Europe’s top clubs. Here’s a closer look at the group stage opponents for some of the biggest names in football:
- Arsenal: The Gunners face a diverse group of opponents, including Paris Saint-Germain (H), Inter Milan (A), and Shakhtar Donetsk (H). They will also travel to Atalanta, Dinamo Zagreb, and Sporting CP, while hosting Monaco and Girona in what promises to be a competitive group stage.
- Liverpool: Liverpool’s path to the knockout stages includes a highly anticipated clash against Real Madrid at home. They also face tough away trips to RB Leipzig, AC Milan, and PSV Eindhoven. Additional fixtures against Leverkusen, Lille, Bologna, and Girona add to the challenge.
- Real Madrid: The Spanish giants are paired with Liverpool (A) and Borussia Dortmund (H) in a challenging group. They will also battle AC Milan, Atalanta, RB Salzburg, Lille, Stuttgart, and Brest in their pursuit of another Champions League title.
- Barcelona: Barça finds themselves in a group with old rivals Bayern Munich (H), Borussia Dortmund (A), and Benfica (A). They also have matches against Atalanta, Young Boys, Red Star, Brest, and Monaco, ensuring a tough but exciting campaign ahead.
- Bayern Munich: Bayern will renew their rivalry with PSG (H) and Barcelona (A), while also facing Benfica, Shakhtar Donetsk, Dinamo Zagreb, Feyenoord, Slovan Bratislava, and Aston Villa in what is widely considered one of the most competitive groups.
- Manchester City: The defending champions will clash with Inter Milan (H) and PSG (A), and take on Juventus, Club Brugge, Feyenoord, Sporting CP, Sparta Prague, and Slovan Bratislava, aiming to secure a strong start to their title defense.
- Paris Saint-Germain: PSG’s group features some of Europe’s top clubs, including Manchester City (H), Bayern Munich (A), and Atletico Madrid (H). They will also play Arsenal (A), PSV Eindhoven, RB Salzburg, Girona, and Stuttgart.
The group stage is set to deliver some electrifying matches, with Europe’s elite teams vying for supremacy. Fans can expect a mix of high-stakes encounters, historic rivalries, and the emergence of new challengers in this season’s Champions League.