The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League league phase draws took place on August 28 and August 29, 2025, respectively. Below are the opponents for the Italian teams in each competition, based on available information. Each team plays eight matches in the league phase (four home, four away) against two teams from each of the four pots, with the restriction that teams cannot face opponents from their own association and can face a maximum of two teams from the same association.
Champions League: Italian Teams and Their Opponents
Four Italian teams qualified for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League league phase: Napoli, Inter, Atalanta, and Juventus. The draw occurred on August 28, 2025, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
- Napoli (Pot 3):
- Opponents: Chelsea (H), Manchester City (A), Eintracht Frankfurt (H), Benfica (A), Sporting CP (H), PSV Eindhoven (A), Qarabağ (H), Copenhagen (A).
- Note: Napoli, as Serie A champions, face a challenging set of fixtures, including tough away trips to Manchester City and PSV.
- Inter (Pot 1):
- Opponents: Arsenal (H), Bayer Leverkusen (A), Atlético Madrid (H), Villarreal (A), Olympiacos (H), Marseille (A), Union Saint-Gilloise (H), Newcastle (A).
- Note: As a top seed, Inter’s draw includes high-profile matches against Arsenal and Atlético Madrid, with no other Italian teams due to the country protection rule.
- Atalanta (Pot 2):
- Opponents: Barcelona (H), Real Madrid (A), Chelsea (H), Borussia Dortmund (A), Sporting CP (H), Slavia Praha (A), Athletic Club (H), Pafos (A).
- Note: Atalanta’s draw features heavyweight clashes against Barcelona and Real Madrid, balanced by potentially winnable games against Slavia Praha and Pafos.
- Juventus (Pot 2):
- Opponents: Manchester City (H), Bayern München (A), Liverpool (H), Paris Saint-Germain (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), Monaco (A), Galatasaray (H), Kairat Almaty (A).
- Note: Juventus face a daunting schedule with top-tier sides like Manchester City, Bayern, and PSG, but also have opportunities against debutants like Bodø/Glimt and Kairat.
Europa League: Italian Teams and Their Opponents
Two Italian teams are confirmed for the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League league phase: Bologna and Lazio. The draw took place on August 29, 2025, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Fiorentina is not listed in the Europa League but is participating in the UEFA Conference League, so it is not covered here.
- Bologna (Pot TBD, debut appearance):
- Opponents: Not fully detailed in available sources due to the draw occurring on August 29, 2025, and incomplete information as of August 28. However, Bologna will face eight opponents (two from each of the four pots, one home and one away), with the restriction of no Italian opponents (e.g., cannot face Lazio) and a maximum of two teams from the same association.
- Note: Bologna’s debut in the Europa League group/league phase since the UEFA Cup group stage era makes their draw significant, but specific opponents are not yet confirmed in the provided data. Fans can check UEFA.com for the full fixture list, expected to be published by August 30, 2025.
- Lazio (Pot TBD):
- Opponents: Similarly, Lazio’s specific opponents are not detailed in the provided sources, as the Europa League draw was scheduled for August 29, 2025. They will also face eight teams (two per pot, one home and one away), with no Italian opponents and a maximum of two teams from the same association.
- Note: Lazio, as a quarter-finalist in the 2024–25 Europa League, aim for a strong campaign, potentially earning a Champions League spot if they win the competition. Their exact opponents will be available on UEFA.com post-draw.
Key Notes
- Champions League Format: The 36-team league phase sees each team play eight matches (four home, four away) against opponents from different pots. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16, teams ranked 9th to 24th enter knockout phase play-offs, and the bottom 12 are eliminated.
- Europa League Format: Similar to the Champions League, the 36-team league phase involves eight matches per team. The draw is fully automated, with pairings revealed pot by pot for suspense. Teams like Bologna and Lazio cannot face each other due to country protection rules.
- Sources: The Champions League opponents for Napoli, Inter, Atalanta, and Juventus are sourced from detailed draw updates. Europa League opponent details for Bologna and Lazio are limited due to the draw date (August 29, 2025) being after the data cutoff (August 28, 2025). General draw mechanics and team participation are confirmed.
- Accessing Full Draws: For the latest Europa League fixtures for Bologna and Lazio, check UEFA.com or the UEFA Europa League app, where the fixture list is expected to be published by August 30, 2025.
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