The draw has been confirmed by Globo Esporte Futebol, with Bayer Leverkusen set to face Olympique de Marselha, Lyon, RB Salzburg, Dínamo de Zagreb, Celje, Lech Poznań, Besiktas, and OFI Crete in the group stage. The German side will face Olympique de Marselha in their first match, while Lyon will be their second opponent.
Benfica will play against AZ Alkmaar, Milan, Celtic, Viktoria Plzeň, Lech Poznań, Omonia, OFI Crete, and N.E.C. in the group stage. The Portuguese side will face AZ Alkmaar in their first match, while Milan will be their second opponent.
Juventus will play against Real Sociedad, AZ Alkmaar, Rennes, Ferencváros, Omonia, Celta, N.E.C., and H. Beer-Sheva in the group stage. The Italian side will face Real Sociedad in their first match, while AZ Alkmaar will be their second opponent.
The draw has been made, and the group stage schedule will be released in due course. The UEFA Europa League 2026/27 group stage is set to begin in the coming weeks.