The standout Champions League ties to look out for

Football
29 Aug 2025 • 1:44 AM MYT
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  • Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the Champions League league phase, marking Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Anfield after his transfer to the Spanish club.
  • Manchester City are also drawn against Real Madrid, alongside German sides Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen.
  • Arsenal will meet Bayern Munich and last year's beaten finalists Inter Milan in their Champions League campaign.
  • Chelsea's Champions League return includes challenging matchups against Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
  • Newcastle United face a blockbuster league phase with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, while Tottenham Hotspur will seek Super Cup redemption against PSG.

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