A record six Premier League clubs have learned their fate in the Champions League draw held in Monaco on Thursday evening. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham will each face eight opponents in the new league phase format of the competition.
This marks the highest number of English clubs ever to participate in the Champions League in a single season. Each team now knows their path through the revamped tournament structure that has replaced the traditional group stage system.
Draw results revealed
The Monaco ceremony determined the eight opponents each Premier League club will face during the league phase. According to Metro, Paris Saint-Germain enter as defending champions after ending their long wait for the trophy last season.
Metro reports the competition appears "open as ever" with Real Madrid and Barcelona strengthening their squads while Bayern Munich undergoes a rebuilding process. This creates enhanced opportunities for the Premier League contingent to make deep runs in the tournament.
Liverpool's campaign begins
Liverpool Echo reveals that Trent Alexander-Arnold will experience a reunion through Liverpool's draw results. Manager Arne Slot will lead the Reds in his first Champions League campaign since taking charge at Anfield.
The new league phase format promises to deliver more varied matchups and increased excitement compared to the previous group stage system. All six Premier League clubs now begin preparations for their European campaigns with a clearer understanding of the challenges ahead.
Sources used: "Daily Star", "Independent", "Evening Standard", "Metro", "Liverpool Echo", "Chronicle Live"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
