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Liverpool will not face Real Madrid at Anfield in Champions League

Due to a UEFA rule, Liverpool will not host Real Madrid at Anfield during the group stage of the 2026-2027 Champions League.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The draw for the group stage of the 2026-2027 Champions League will take place on August 27 at 6 PM. However, a specific UEFA rule is already affecting Liverpool's campaign.

According to reports, Liverpool will not be able to play against Real Madrid at Anfield for the third consecutive season. This restriction stems from a regulation that prohibits the same team from hosting another team for three consecutive seasons.

The announcement of this limitation was made by Liverpool in a statement, addressing the implications for the club and its supporters. This means that if the Reds are drawn against Real Madrid, the match will have to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu.

UEFA's regulation aims to diversify matchups by preventing the repetition of the same fixtures over multiple seasons. It underscores the importance of fairness in European competitions.

Additionally, other clubs such as PSG, RC Lens, and Lille are also competing in this edition of the Champions League, which promises to be highly competitive. Their groups will also be drawn during the upcoming event.

The draw this Thursday will mark the start of a new Champions League season, with several top European clubs in contention, including FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

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