How will the draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase opponents be conducted, and what does the pot system entail?
2 answer(s)
Answer # 1 #
Understanding the UCL DrawThe league phase draw for 2025/26 happens in Monaco. Teams are in four pots by UEFA rankings—Pot 1 has top dogs like PSG. Each club faces 8 different teams (2 per pot), no same-country clashes. The digital-manual system ensures variety, making early matches unpredictable and fun!
Answer # 2 #
Draw and Pots BreakdownThe 2025/26 UCL draw splits 36 teams into four pots based on UEFA coefficients, with PSG (champions) in Pot 1. Each team gets 8 opponents (2 from each pot), avoiding same-league matchups. A hybrid digital-manual draw in Monaco sets fixtures. It’s fair but complex!