Trent Alexander-Arnold is set for a swift reunion at Anfield as Liverpool will host Real Madrid in this season’s Champions League. This match comes just months after his controversial move to the Bernabéu, which upset some Liverpool fans.
The draw featured various notable reunions, including Kevin De Bruyne with Napoli facing Manchester City and Harry Kane, now at Bayern Munich, returning to the Emirates—his long-time nemesis from his Spurs days. For Liverpool, the draw offered a mixed bag; they will host Atlético Madrid, PSV Eindhoven, and Qarabag, but must also travel to Inter, Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille, and Galatasaray.
Manchester City will have their own reunion with Real Madrid, whom they’ve faced frequently. City will visit new teams like Bodø/Glimt and Villarreal, while hosting Borussia Dortmund and Napoli. Arsenal aims to avenge their 2023-24 quarter-final defeat to Kane and Bayern, while Chelsea will navigate a challenging path against teams like Barcelona and Ajax.
Tottenham’s reunion theme continues as they meet Bodø/Glimt again after their Europa League encounter, and they face Paris Saint-Germain, who recently edged them out in the Super Cup. Newcastle also faces a tough draw, welcoming Barcelona and Benfica but having to travel to PSG and Bayer Leverkusen.
Highlighted clashes include a rematch of the 2021 final between PSG and Bayern. The first round of games of UEFA Champions League will take place from 16 to 18 September, with more fixtures to follow.
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