The Champions League league-phase draw marks the beginning of the road towards the 2027 final.
With 36 clubs involved, supporters will now begin studying their teams’ opponents, travel schedules and potential routes into the knockout stages.
UEFA confirmed that the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League draws are taking place across August 27 and 28.
What happens after the draw?
Once the league-phase fixtures are confirmed, clubs can begin preparing for their European opponents.
Managers will analyse strengths and weaknesses while supporters will immediately identify the biggest matches.
English clubs under pressure
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa will represent the Premier League in the Champions League this season.
That creates enormous interest among English football supporters.
The battle for the knockout phase
The league phase will determine which teams progress automatically and which clubs must negotiate the play-off route.
Every point could become important.
A difficult run of fixtures could leave even a major club fighting for qualification.
Players to watch
The competition will also provide a stage for emerging stars.
Young players who perform well against Europe’s biggest clubs can quickly become transfer targets.
SportNexus outlook
The Champions League will produce a huge number of storylines throughout the season.
SportNexus will track the fixtures, predictions, Nigerian players and breakout stars as the competition develops.