The Champions League group stage draw takes place Thursday in Monaco at 6 PM. With 36 qualified clubs confirmed, fans of Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille, and AS Monaco eagerly await to learn their eight opponents.
Each club will play eight matches, facing two teams from each pot while ensuring they don’t encounter more than two clubs from the same league. This format aims to boost competitiveness and variety in matchups.
Here’s the Champions League 2025-26 pots:
Pot 1: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona.
Pot 2: Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge.
Pot 3: Tottenham, PSV Eindhoven, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting CP, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Bodo/Glimt, Marseille.
Pot 4: Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, Union SG, Qarabag, Athletic Bilbao, Newcastle, Pafos, Kairat Almaty.
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PSG, the defending champions, is in Pot 1 and hopes for a favorable draw to kick off their campaign effectively. The worst-case scenario features a daunting lineup including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Juventus. Conversely, a more manageable group with Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal could set them up for success.
Format Overview
Marseille, under Roberto De Zerbi, finds itself in Pot 3, facing tough competitors right from the start. The worst-case scenario mirrors PSG’s, while an ideal draw could see them aiming for a top 16 finish in Europe and a chance to shine.
Monaco, returning to the Champions League, is in Pot 4. This underdog status means they can’t escape tough opponents. A nightmare group would be almost unplayable, whereas a favorable draw could allow them to pull off surprises with their youthful energy.
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