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Club Brugge knows its opponents in the Champions League

The draw for the Champions League takes place in Monaco on Thursday at 6 PM, revealing Club Brugge's opponents.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Thursday evening at 6 PM, the draw for the League Phase of the Champions League will take place in Monaco. The Belgian champion Club Brugge will learn which eight teams it will face this season.

Club Brugge has qualified for the group stage of the prestigious tournament, and expectations are high. Among the potential opponents are several renowned European clubs, including Liverpool and Inter Milan, who are considered to be the strongest foes.

In addition, Club Brugge will also face Aston Villa, as well as the Italian clubs Napoli and PSV. Napoli boasts Belgian international Kevin De Bruyne on its team, which adds extra significance to the matches.

The draw promises exciting match-ups featuring some standout teams, raising curiosity among supporters. Each group is set to offer unpredictable and competitive matches, given the strong quality of the opponents.

The official presentation of the groups will take place in Monaco, where the draw will be conducted by UEFA officials. This annual event attracts significant interest from across Europe.

Club Brugge is looking forward to the draw and hopes for a favorable outcome in the competition. Fans can now prepare for the upcoming matches, depending on the results of the draw.

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