Real Madrid's first football team is preparing for a tough match against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, which was announced by UEFA last Thursday.
A total of 36 teams are participating in the new season of the UEFA Champions League, just as in the previous edition, following the change in the tournament format.
Each team will face eight different opponents, playing four matches at home and four away, according to the established regulations.
UEFA conducted the draw for the league phase of the new UEFA Champions League season this Thursday evening in Monaco, France, revealing Real Madrid's opponents.
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Under the leadership of their new coach José Mourinho, Real Madrid is preparing to make a strong statement this season and compensate for the failures of the past two seasons, during which they failed to win any titles.
This encounter between Real Madrid and Arsenal is a recurring one, as the two teams met in the quarter-finals of the Champions League two seasons ago, where Arsenal managed to win both legs.
Date of the Real Madrid vs. Arsenal match in the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League season
The match between Real Madrid and Arsenal is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, as part of the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League.
The Emirates Stadium will host the Real Madrid vs. Arsenal match at 10:00 PM Cairo time (11:00 PM Mecca time).