"Clubs are separated into four pots according to their individual UEFA club coefficient, which is measured by their performance in UEFA competition over the past five seasons. The draw proceeds with each team from Pot One being selected one-by-one. UEFA's automated software then assigns eight different opponents to each team. A total of eight matches will be played by each clubtwo against teams from each Pot, with one game at home and one away."
"To maintain fair play, no team will face another from the same country. Additionally, no more than two matches can be played against teams from a single nation. This procedure continues until the schedule for all 36 teams is finalised. The complete list of Champions League fixtures, including dates and kick-off times, is expected to be released by Saturday, August 30."
Scheduled for 17:00 BST on Thursday 28 August in Monaco, the 2025-26 Champions League League Phase draw will follow the 36-team format introduced last season. The 36 qualified teams include 27 league qualifiers, the previous season's Champions League and Europa League winners, and seven teams from qualifying and play-offs. Clubs are placed into four pots based on five-year UEFA club coefficients. The draw selects teams from Pot One then uses automated software to assign eight opponents per club. Each club plays eight matches, two against teams from each pot, home and away. Country protection and a maximum of two matches against a single nation apply. Full fixtures with dates and kick-off times are expected by Saturday 30 August.
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