Champions League Draw Sets Up Intriguing Matchups
Inter faces Liverpool, Real Madrid and others in 2026/27 Champions League League Phase.
The update
The draw at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo has determined Inter’s path in the 2026/27 Champions League League Phase. The Nerazzurri will face Liverpool, Real Madrid, Club Brugge, Borussia Dortmund, Shakhtar Donetsk, Feyenoord, Stuttgart and Slovan Bratislava between September and January. Inter’s home games will be against Liverpool, Club Brugge, Shakhtar Donetsk and Stuttgart, while they will travel to face Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Feyenoord and Slovan Bratislava.
Why it matters
For the second year running, Inter will face Liverpool on their European journey. This season’s meeting will be the eighth between the two clubs, with their first encounters coming in the 1960s during the European Cup. These historic matchups add significant narrative value to the competition, potentially influencing team strategies and fan engagement throughout the league phase.
What to watch
Will Inter’s home games provide the advantage needed to advance in the league phase? How will these familiar matchups impact team preparations and tactical approaches? The official League Phase schedule will be announced by UEFA on Saturday 29 August, which will determine the exact timing of these compelling matchups.
Sources
- Inter Milan — Inter Milan's Champions League opponents and historical context
- cbssports.com — Analysis of draw winners and losers