Barcelona Set to Face Two of Seven Football Powerhouses in UEFA Champions League Draw Thursday

Barcelona is set to face two of seven football powerhouses when the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage draw takes place on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The draw held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, will officially determine the pairings after 29 of the 36 teams have qualified for the league phase.

Barcelona, placed in Pot 1 along with other European giants such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, and Chelsea, will be drawn against two teams from these powerhouses.

The new UCL format features each club playing eight matches in the league phase against different opponents, including home and away fixtures.

The draw process ensures that Barcelona will face two clubs from the Pot 1 list but not from their own country (Spain) adding drama and anticipation for fans.

This season’s tournament continues to be highly competitive with reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain and other European heavyweights aiming for the coveted title, with the final set to take place next May in Budapest, Hungary.

The group stage matches kick off in September 2025 with Barcelona eager to build on their strong performances last season under coach Hansi Flick.

The team’s fixtures, as revealed by the draw, often set the tone for their journey in Europe’s premier club competition.

Fans worldwide will be watching closely as Barcelona’s opponents are revealed on Thursday hoping for favorable matchups in what promises to be an exciting and highly contested Champions League season.