Official Champions League fixtures: Inter and Napoli debut against Real Madrid and Arsenal
UEFA has released the official fixtures for the new Champions League league phase. The draw produced high-profile openers for both Italian clubs: Inter will host Real Madrid, while Napoli welcome Arsenal. The league phase replaces the traditional group stage, with 36 teams playing eight matches each. These marquee fixtures will test both Serie A sides against elite European opposition right from the start of the campaign.
Read the full story at football-italia.netThe new-look Champions League league phase begins with daunting assignments for Italy's top clubs. Inter vs Real Madrid is a clash of recent Champions League pedigree — the Italian side won the competition in 2024 and the Spanish giants are perennial contenders. Napoli vs Arsenal, meanwhile, pits the Serie A champions against a Premier League side that has invested heavily to compete for European silverware. Both matches will serve as immediate barometers of where these teams stand among Europe's elite, and the early results could shape the complexion of the league phase standings.
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