Liverpool’s route to the Champions League knockout stages has been drawn, setting the stage for a campaign that will test Arne Slot’s side from the very first matchday.
Their European journey begins with a home clash against Atletico Madrid, a fixture that could set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely competitive group.
Anfield will also host to matches against PSV Eindhoven and Qarabag with away trips to Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille, and Galatasaray coming up for Arne Slot’s side.
The draw, conducted via UEFA’s automated system, confirmed Liverpool’s eight opponents in the league phase, with four at Anfield and four on the road.
Fans in the UK will be able to follow every game live on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime.
Liverpool’s Champions League league stage fixtures
- Matchday 1: Atletico Madrid (H) – Wed 17 Sep, 8pm BST
- Matchday 2: Galatasaray (A) – Tue 30 Sep, 8pm BST
- Matchday 3: Eintracht Frankfurt (A) – Wed 22 Oct, 8pm BST
- Matchday 4: Real Madrid (H) – Tue 4 Nov, 8pm BST
- Matchday 5: PSV Eindhoven (H) – Wed 26 Nov, 8pm BST
- Matchday 6: Inter Milan (A) – Tue 9 Dec, 8pm BST
- Matchday 7: Olympique de Marseille (A) – Wed 21 Jan, 8pm BST
- Matchday 8: Qarabag (H) – Wed 28 Jan, 8pm BST
Last season, under the new format, 16 points were enough to reach the top eight. Liverpool finished first in their group with 21 points but fell at the round-of-16 hurdle against Paris Saint Germain in the second leg via a penalty shootout at Anfield highlighting the fine margins at this level.
This season, the stakes are even higher. UEFA’s revamped rules now reward group positioning — teams finishing in the top four are guaranteed a home second leg in the round of 16 and quarter-finals, while the first- and second-placed sides enjoy home advantage in the semi-finals if they progress.
For Slot, this may influence squad rotation, tactical planning, and how he approaches the early group games, as every point an every goal carries more weight.
Liverpool’s history in Europe is unrivalled among English clubs. With six European Cup and Champions League titles to their name, the club has become synonymous with continental glory. Arne Slot’s side will have set their sights on a seventh European crown.
