The full fixture schedule for the Champions League league phase has been confirmed, detailing the opening matches for the Premier League's five representatives. Manchester United will begin their return to the competition with a home tie against newcomers Sabah on September 10.
Arsenal faces an away trip to Italy to take on Napoli on September 9, while Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid at Anfield on the same day. Aston Villa kicks off the English contingent's involvement on September 8 with an away match against Club Brugge. Manchester City's campaign starts on September 8 with an away fixture against Porto.
Key Fixtures Announced
Mana United's subsequent matches include a challenging trip to face Atletico Madrid on October 13, followed by an encounter with Como on October 21. A significant home fixture against Bayern Munich is scheduled for January 20 at Old Trafford.
Arsenal's league phase includes a rematch of last year's runners-up against Bayern Munich away on October 21, a home tie against Borussia Dortmund on November 24, and an away game against Real Madrid on December 9. Their opening match on September 9 is against Napoli.
Liverpool's schedule features a tough opener against Atletico Madrid at home. Other notable ties include an away trip to the San Siro to face Inter Milan on January 19.
Mana City's campaign includes hosting two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on October 14. They will also travel to the Nou Camp to face Barcelona on December 8 before concluding their league phase against Sporting Lisbon on January 27.
Aston Villa, the Europa League winners, will travel to Barcelona on November 3 and will host Paris Saint-Germain on December 8, a repeat of the UEFA Super Cup final.
The league phase will conclude on January 27. Following the eight matchdays, the top eight teams will automatically advance to the last 16. Teams finishing between ninth and 24th will compete in a playoff round, with clubs placed 25th and below being eliminated from the competition.
Arsenal's confirmed league phase fixtures include: Napoli (A) on September 9, Lille (H) on October 13, Bayern Munich (A) on October 21, Slavia Prague (A) on November 4, Borussia Dortmund (H) on November 24, Real Madrid (H) on December 9, Real Betis (A) on January 20, and Sabah (H) on January 27.
Mana United's confirmed league phase fixtures include: Sabah (H) on September 10, Atletico Madrid (A) on October 13, Como (A) on October 21, Roma (H) on November 3, Sporting (A) on November 25, RB Leipzig (H) on December 8, Bayern (H) on January 20, and Villarreal (A) on January 27.
Mana City's confirmed league phase fixtures include: Porto (A) on September 8, PSG (H) on October 14, AEK Athens (H) on October 20, RB Leipzig (A) on November 4, Napoli (H) on November 24, Barcelona (A) on December 8, Lens (A) on January 20, and Sporting Lisbon (H) on January 27.
Liverpool's confirmed league phase fixtures include: Atletico Madrid (H) on September 9, LASK (A) on October 14, Villarreal (H) on October 20, Fenerbahce (A) on November 4, Club Brugge (A) on November 25, Porto (H) on December 9, Inter Milan (A) on January 19, and Lens (H) on January 27.
Aston Villa's confirmed league phase fixtures include: Club Brugge (A) on September 8, Fenerbahce (H) on October 14, Viking (H) on October 21, Barcelona (A) on November 3, Galatasaray (A) on November 24, Paris Saint-Germain (H) on December 8, Borussia Dortmund (H) on January 19, and Slavia Prague (A) on January 27.