UEFA Champions League Group Stage Heats Up with january Double-Headers
PARIS – The UEFA Champions League group stage is entering a critical phase, with matchdays scheduled around January 20th and 28th, 2026, poised to determine which clubs advance to the knockout rounds. Following initial fixtures, the competition is intensifying as teams battle for qualification from their respective groups. The schedule features a compelling mix of established European powerhouses and emerging contenders.
The Champions League group stage, a yearly highlight for football fans globally, pits Europe’s elite clubs against each other in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group progress to the last 16, with the remaining clubs exiting the competition. These upcoming matches are pivotal, as results will significantly shape the tournament’s trajectory and determine the fates of participating teams.
Here’s a breakdown of the confirmed schedule:
Initial Fixtures (Dates Vary)
AS Monaco vs. Galatasaray
Atalanta vs. chelsea
FC Barcelona vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Inter Milan vs. Liverpool
PSV vs. Atlético de Madrid
Union SG vs.Olympique de Marseille
Tottenham vs. Slavia Praga
wednesday, December 10, 2025:
Ajax vs. Ajax
Villarreal vs. Copenhagen
Athletic Club vs. PSG
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Newcastle
Borussia Dortmund vs. FK Bodo/Glimt
Bruges vs. Senal Club
Juventus vs. Pafos
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
Benfica vs. Napoli
Seventh Day – Tuesday, January 20, 2026:
Karat Almaty vs. Club Brugge
FK Bodo/Glimt vs. Manchester City
Copenhagen vs. Napoli
Inter Milan vs. Aernal
Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Real Madrid vs. AS Monaco
Sporting de Portugal vs. PSG
Tottenham vs. Borussia Dortmund
Villarreal vs. Ajax
Seventh Day - Wednesday, January 21, 2026:
Galatasaray vs. Atlético de Madrid
Qarabag vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Atalanta vs. Athletic Club
Chelsea vs. Pafos
Bayern Munich vs. Union SG
Juventus vs. Benfica
Newcastle vs. PSV
Olympique de Marseille vs. Liverpool
Slavia Praga vs.FC Barcelona
Eighth and Last Day – Wednesday, January 28, 2026:
Ajax vs. Olympiacos
Arsenal vs. Kairat Almaty
AS Monaco vs. Juventus
Athletic Club vs. Sporting de Portugal
Atlético de Madrid vs. FK Bodo/Glimt
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Villarreal
Borussia Dortmund vs.Inter Milan
Marseille vs. Club Brugge
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham
FC Barcelona vs. Copenhagen
Liverpool vs. Qarabag
manchester City vs. Galatasaray
Pafos vs. Slavia Praga
PSG vs. Newcastle
PSV vs. Bayern Munich
Union SG vs. Atalanta
Benfica vs. Real Madrid
Napoli vs. Chelsea
