Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Atletico Enter 2025-26 Champions League Group Stage

Liverpool currently leads the Premier League with a perfect record and has recently bolstered its squad by signing Alexander Isak. They face Burnley at Turf Moor, where Burnley seeks to capitalize on home advantage and secure their second league win, aiming to hand Liverpool their first defeat this season. Liverpool is also competing in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, placed in a challenging group alongside Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and others, hoping to improve on their previous runs under manager Arne Slot. Real Madrid, aiming for their 16th title under new coach Xabi Alonso, and Newcastle, returning to the Champions League after a season's absence, also feature prominently in the competition with tough groups including Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona for Newcastle. Liverpool's Champions League squad includes new signing Hugo Ekitike, and the club is preparing for the knockout phase beginning in February 2026. This season's club performances, both domestically and in Europe, highlight a competitive landscape with Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Newcastle all aiming for success on multiple fronts.