Arsenal are set for demanding encounters against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as they aim for their first Champions League title. The Gunners, who were runners-up last season, will visit the Allianz Arena to play Bayern, a team they beat 3-1 last November. They will also host Real Madrid, now managed by José Mourinho, whom they defeated 3-0 at home in a quarter-final first leg two seasons ago.
Manchester City will renew acquaintances with Rodri when they visit Barcelona in Enzo Maresca’s first Champions League campaign. Their home ties include reigning champions PSG and Napoli. City will also travel to Porto, RB Leipzig, and Lens.
Manchester United's return to Europe's top competition sees them host Bayern Munich, Roma, RB Leipzig, and Sabah. Michael Carrick’s side will travel to Como, Atlético Madrid, Sporting, and Villarreal. Liverpool's draw includes home games against Atlético, Porto, Villarreal, and Lens, with away fixtures at Lask, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce, and Inter.
Aston Villa will face PSG at home and visit Barcelona. They will also host Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce, and Viking Stavanger, with away trips to Club Brugge, Galatasaray, and Slavia Prague. Chelsea, while not in European competition, will host Shakhtar Donetsk's home Champions League matches, bringing José Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge as Real Madrid visit.