“These are not Champions League teams” — social media reacts to the Champions League league phase draw

The premier club competition will once again bring us blockbuster matches.

Details: The Champions League league phase draw took place in Monaco today, pitting some of the world's top clubs against each other in the battle for the biggest prize in club football from the very first stage of the competition.

Some fans believe the tournament's new format seriously undermines its entertainment value, while another group of supporters remain absolutely thrilled.

Among the happiest and most confident, of course, are Real Madrid fans, who believe their team received an easy draw:

“Europe League group but eh, we have to play everyone against everyone”

Galacticos supporters are convinced that their team will have no problems during the league phase:

“No excuses, this year we absolutely must finish in the top 8. Game by game but without getting overly confident. ¡Hala Madrid!”

Manchester United fans admit that matches against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid will be a very serious test, but they remain optimistic.

However, some Red Devils supporters are sounding the alarm over the team's defensive line and are urging the club's hierarchy to strengthen the squad urgently in the final days of the transfer window.

There were also plenty of jokes aimed at Chelsea, who once again failed to qualify for the Champions League this season.

Meanwhile, fans in Paris are taking the upcoming matches very seriously.

As for Barcelona, their page on X turned into absolute chaos after Galatasaray fans descended on it.

Galatasaray supporters are eagerly awaiting the Catalans at their stadium and are promising to create a real hell for Hansi Flick's side.

Many are also looking forward to Barcelona's clash with PSG because of Ferran Torres, who will now face his former club.

Meanwhile, fans of surprise Azerbaijani side Sabah took the draw results with a sense of humour.

They believe it will be a great honour for many of Europe's top clubs to play in Azerbaijan:

“At the very least, if the matches were in Masazir, Barcelona would have got stuck in a traffic jam in Masazir and would have been a bit tired before the match. Good luck, Morning!”

Eight matchdays are scheduled for the Champions League group stage:

Matchday 1: 8–10 September 2026
Matchday 2: 13–14 October 2026
Matchday 3: 20–21 October 2026
Matchday 4: 3–4 November 2026
Matchday 5: 24–25 November 2026
Matchday 6: 8–9 December 2026
Matchday 7: 19–20 January 2027
Matchday 8: 27 January 2027