Overview
- Chelsea were paired with Barcelona and Wolfsburg in the league phase draw.
- Bayern face a demanding slate that includes Arsenal, Barcelona and Paris Saint‑Germain.
- Manchester United’s first campaign features Lyon, Wolfsburg, PSG and Juventus, while Belgium’s OH Leuven drew Arsenal and Barcelona.
- The revamped format places 18 clubs in a single league phase, with each team playing six games against opponents drawn from three seeded pots.
- UEFA set a €18.2 million prize fund for participants and confirmed a Disney+ broadcast deal through 2030.