PSG to Face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as Draw Is Made
PSG will play eight different opponents in the new 36-team format as it seeks a third straight European title.
- On Thursday, two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain learned their eight league phase opponents for the UEFA Champions League, featuring matchups against Barcelona, Manchester City, and Aston Villa.
- Manager Luis Enrique skipped the draw, telling reporters earlier Thursday, "I will be relaxing and going out on my bike," while expressing hope for repeating the last two years' success.
- The Parisians aim to become European champions for a third straight year, a feat only Real Madrid achieved between 2016 and 2018 after defeating Arsenal last season.
- Under this season's 36-team format, Manchester City will visit Barcelona while runners-up Arsenal hosts Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Lille among other notable fixtures.
- League phase matches begin between Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10, with the final scheduled at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 5, 2027.
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