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Liverpool vs Real Madrid is banned in Champions League draw
Liverpool are barred from facing Real Madrid at Anfield in the league phase of this season's Champions League. The two giants have been drawn against one another in back-to-back campaigns. However, a third encounter in as many years will be prevented by a new and groundbreaking UEFA rule. The draw for the 2026-27 league stage will be confirmed this evening (5pm UK time).
TL;DR
- Liverpool cannot face Real Madrid at Anfield in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase due to a new UEFA rule.
- The rule prevents the same fixture with the same home team from being repeated for three consecutive seasons.
- Liverpool and Real Madrid have been drawn against each other at Anfield in the last two seasons.
- A fixture between the two clubs is still possible, but only if Liverpool plays away at Real Madrid.
- The article also details the pots and potential opponents for Liverpool in the upcoming draw.