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PSG draw sets Barcelona and Man City in Champions League

8/28/2026

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Summary

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PSG will host Barcelona and travel to Manchester City in the Champions League league phase.
PSG will host Aston Villa, Galatasaray and Slovan Bratislava, and travel to Roma, Villarreal and Como.
PSG entered as two-time defending champions after beating Arsenal on penalties in May 2026.
The league phase runs from September 8, 2026 to January 27, 2027.
The Champions League final will be on June 5, 2027 at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium.

History

Historical Context

On 25 May 2005, Liverpool faced AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, the competition’s 50th season. After trailing 3-0 at halftime, Liverpool rallied to win on penalties, securing their fifth European Cup. The dramatic comeback, highlighted by Steven Gerrard’s performance, remains a benchmark for later clubs seeking continental dominance.

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Story summary

PSG will host Barcelona and travel to Manchester City in the Champions League league phase.
PSG will host Aston Villa, Galatasaray and Slovan Bratislava, and travel to Roma, Villarreal and Como.
PSG entered as two-time defending champions after beating Arsenal on penalties in May 2026.
The league phase runs from September 8, 2026 to January 27, 2027.
The Champions League final will be on June 5, 2027 at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium.

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