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Liverpool's nightmare Champions League draw with Trent Alexander-Arnold reunion
Liverpool are set to discover their Champions League fate when the draw from the 2026/27 league phase is completed on Thursday. Keen to continue their remarkable history in the competition, Andoni Iraola will be leading the Reds in his first elite European campaign.
TL;DR
- Liverpool is in Pot 1 for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase draw.
- Potential difficult opponents include Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund.
- Historical data and recent performances are considered for each potential tie.
- Galatasaray is highlighted as a 'bogey side' for Liverpool.
- New UEFA rules will prevent Liverpool from hosting Real Madrid at Anfield.
- FK Bodo/Glimt and Como are noted as potential opponents from Pot 4.
- Andoni Iraola will manage Liverpool in his first elite European campaign.