Champions League 2025: first-phase opponents for PSG and our French clubs

Good draws are never reserved for Paris-Saint-Germain, despite the new Champions League format, which didn't prevent them from winning it last year! On Thursday August 28, the eagerly-awaited draw took place for this new version, which no longer features a round-trip group stage, but a regular season running until January, with a points system and a ranking where only the top 16 out of 36 qualify for the next stage.

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This year, three French clubs are representing us in the Champions League: Paris-Saint-Germain, Monaco and Marseille. But they're all far from having had the easiest draws, with some big clubs each to face, including Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Find out more about their opponents and the match schedule, to be followed on Canal+.

Paris-Saint-Germain

Home

• Bayern Munich
• Atalanta
• Tottenham
• Newcastle

Exterior

• FC Barcelona
• Bayer Leverkusen
• Sporting Portugal
• Athletic Club

Olympique de Marseille

Home

• Liverpool
• Atalanta Bergamo
• Ajax Amsterdam
• Newcastle

Exterior

• Real Madrid
• Club Brugge
• Sporting Portugal
• Union Saint-Gilloise

Monaco

Home

• Manchester City
• Juventus
• Tottenham
• Galatasaray

Exterior

• Real Madrid
• Club Brugge
• Bodo/Glimt
• Pafos FC