Overview
- Inter will face Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Slavia Praha, Ajax, Kairat Almaty and Union Saint‑Gilloise in the eight‑game league phase.
- Juventus drew Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund along with Benfica, Villarreal, Sporting, Bodø/Glimt, Pafos and Monaco.
- Atalanta’s slate includes PSG, Chelsea, Club Brugge, Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Praha, Marseille, Athletic Bilbao and Union Saint‑Gilloise.
- Napoli were drawn among Chelsea’s opponents and will also meet Eintracht Frankfurt, with the complete match schedule to be published by UEFA on Saturday 30 August.
- UEFA confirmed the single‑table format (top 8 to the last 16, 9th–24th to playoffs) and the new rule that ties quarter‑ and semi‑final return‑leg hosting to league‑phase placement, while the final is set for 30 May 2026 at Budapest’s Puskás Arena with an 18:00 kickoff.