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Champions League: Draw brings exciting matchups in the group stage

A draw in Monaco revealed the pairings for the Champions League group stage.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The draw for the Champions League group stage took place in Monaco and produced some high-profile matchups. According to reports, Bayern Munich will face Arsenal in the group phase, while Borussia Dortmund will also play against the London side.

Additionally, Barcelona is set to take on Paris Saint-Germain, while Manchester City will also meet the French team. Real Madrid has also been drawn into the group with Arsenal, drawing attention to these strong competitors.

The group stage matches will begin on September 8, and the drawn pairings promise thrilling matchups for European football fans.

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