Who are Juventus’s rivals in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League?

Juventus now know their eight rivals in the league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League following the draw held in Monaco. Igor Tudor’s side will face a demanding calendar, with fixtures at the Allianz Stadium and visits to some of the toughest grounds in Europe between September 2025 and January 2026. The Bianconeri will have the chance to prove they are ready to reclaim their place among Europe’s elite, in a stage that will test their consistency and ambition. Juventus supporters can look forward to high-intensity clashes, not only because of the calibre of their opponents but also due to the challenging away trips across the continent. With the match dates already confirmed, the club’s big objective will be to show reliability across the eight games and secure a strong position at the top of the league phase table.

Expected calendar of the league phase (8 matches)

The new league phase of the Champions League will take place between September 2025 and January 2026. Here are the official dates confirmed by UEFA:

Competition format and key facts

• League format: 36 teams in a single table, each playing eight matches (four home and four away).
• Qualification: The top eight go straight to the round of 16; 9th to 24th play a playoff; the rest are eliminated.
• Key dates: The league phase begins on September 16, 2025, and the final will be played on May 30, 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

Juventus’ last Champions League title

Juventus last won the Champions League in the 1995-96 season, defeating Ajax in the final in Rome. Since then, they have reached several finals (1997, 1998, 2003, 2015 and 2017) but have not lifted the trophy again.

Squad and key figures for the 2025-26 season

New signings confirmed this summer

• Jonathan David (forward, ex Lille), joined on a free transfer and already scored on his Serie A debut.
• João Mário (defender, ex Porto), a key defensive reinforcement.
• Francisco Conceição (winger), signed permanently after his loan.
• Lloyd Kelly and Pierre Kalulu (defenders), joined permanently after loan spells.
• Michele Di Gregorio (goalkeeper), the new starter between the posts.

Key departures

• Randal Kolo Muani returned to PSG, though Juventus are trying to keep him.
• Douglas Luiz left on loan with a mandatory purchase option.
• Other players like Timothy Weah also departed.

Main figures under Igor Tudor

• Dusan Vlahović remains the attacking reference, now paired with Jonathan David in a promising strike partnership.
• Manuel Locatelli, captain and midfield leader.
• Kenan Yildiz, the Turkish jewel establishing himself in the starting XI.

Head coach Igor Tudor, extended until 2027, is betting on an intense, vertical Juventus, blending young talents with key reinforcements to improve speed and pressing.

Qualified teams for the 2025-26 Champions League

• England (6): Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle
• Spain (5): Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Athletic Club, Villarreal
• Italy (4): Napoli, Inter, Atalanta, Juventus
• Germany (4): Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Dortmund
• France (3): Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Monaco
• Netherlands (2): PSV, Ajax
• Portugal (2): Sporting CP, Benfica
• Belgium (2): Union Saint-Gilloise, Club Brugge
• Turkey (1): Galatasaray
• Czech Republic (1): Slavia Prague
• Greece (1): Olympiacos
• Norway (1): Bodø/Glimt
• Kazakhstan (1): Kairat Almaty
• Cyprus (1): Pafos
• Azerbaijan (1): Qarabag
• Denmark (1): Copenhagen

Champions League 2025-26 pots

• Pot 1: PSG, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern, Liverpool, Inter, Chelsea, Dortmund, and Barcelona.
• Pot 2: Arsenal, Leverkusen, Atlético de Madrid, Benfica, Club Brugge, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, and Eintracht.
• Pot 3: Tottenham, PSV, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Marseille, and Bodø/Glimt.
• Pot 4: Monaco, Qarabag, Galatasaray, Union SG, Pafos, Kairat Almaty, Athletic Club, Newcastle, and Copenhagen.