PSG drawn with Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League

August 28, 2025 / 10:20 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Champions League holders, have been drawn into a high-profile group alongside German giants Bayern Munich and Spanish powerhouse Barcelona, as revealed during the draw ceremony held Thursday in Monaco.

Group stage opponents

In addition to Bayern and Barcelona, PSG will also face Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur in the group stage. Their challenging lineup continues with matches scheduled against Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting CP, Newcastle United, and Athletic Bilbao, making it one of the most competitive groups of the tournament.

Other big matchups

Elsewhere in the draw, Real Madrid are set to face Manchester City in what is expected to be another marquee showdown. Liverpool, meanwhile, will meet Juventus at home, and also compete against Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, and Eintracht Frankfurt. Bayern Munich’s group features additional tough fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal. The 2025/2026 Champions League season promises an intense and thrilling campaign, with several football heavyweights going head-to-head from the very start.