Arsenal draw Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in Champions League league phase

Arsenal will face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase, drawn in Monaco on 27 August. The fixtures carry recent history: Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in April 2025 and Bayern 3-1 in November 2025. The draw lands three months after Arsenal lost the 2026 final to PSG on penalties. Matchday one begins 8 September.