Real Madrid Faces Liverpool, Juventus in 2025-26 Champions League Group Stage

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League has commenced its 70th season with a new format featuring an expanded league phase where 36 teams compete in a single table, playing eight matches each to determine standings. Real Madrid, aiming to add to their record 15 titles under coach Xabi Alonso, face a challenging group including Liverpool, Manchester City, and others, with fixtures starting at 20:00 GMT. After the league phase, the top 24 teams advance, with the top eight going directly to the Round of 16 and those ranked 9th to 24th playing knockout playoffs. Italian teams such as Juventus, Napoli, Atalanta, and Inter are actively competing in both Champions League and Europa League fixtures, with key matches against Villareal, Sporting Lisbon, and Slavia Prague. The final is scheduled to take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest in May 2026, promising an exciting conclusion to the season. Fans are closely following the evolving competition, as teams strive to secure their place in the knockout rounds and beyond.