The Champions League draw is happening, with Inter, Napoli, Roma and Como learning their eight opponents in the opening phase of the tournament, as reported by Football Italia. The draw begins in Monaco at 17.00 UK time, according to the same source.
Competition · 2026-08-27 15:16:57
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The format of the competition has one big table of 36 clubs, with each team facing eight different opponents, four at home and four away. Inter are top seeds, Roma in Pot 2, Napoli Pot 3, and newcomers Como in Pot 4. The top eight in the table will go directly to the Round of 16, while those from ninth to 24th will head into a two-legged play-off round.
The full Champions League fixture list with match dates and kick-off times is expected on Saturday August 29, with the first games kicking off on Tuesday September 8. The draw will determine the teams' paths in the competition, setting the stage for the upcoming matches.
