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NewsLiverpool discover Champions League league-phase opponents Liverpool have discovered the eight teams they will meet in the league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League. Thursday's draw in Monaco paired the Reds with the following sides in the opening section of the competition: Atletico Madrid Internazionale FC Porto Club Brugge Villarreal Fenerbahce RC Lens LASK The meetings with Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, Villarreal and RC Lens will be played at Anfield. Andoni Iraola's men take on Internazionale, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and LASK away from home. Fixture details will be announced "no later than Saturday", according to UEFA. Teams that finish in the top eight of the 36-strong league-phase table automatically progress to the Round of 16. Those that place ninth to 24th enter the knockout round play-offs for the chance to advance. Purchase Anfield matchday hospitality for the league-phase games here