The draw took place on August 28 for the League Phase of the Champions League. The exact schedule is expected to be announced on Saturday.

Benfica’s 2025–26 Opponents

Benfica’s eight rivals in the new single-league format are a mix of European powerhouses and rising threats. They will face:

• At home (Estádio da Luz):

  • Real Madrid (Spain)

  • Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)

  • Napoli (Italy)

  • Qarabağ (Azerbaijan)

• Away matches:

  • Chelsea (England)

  • Juventus (Italy)

  • Ajax (Netherlands)

  • Newcastle United (England)

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Sporting CP’s 2025–26 Opponents

Sporting CP also draws a challenging slate, combining elite continental sides with mid-table contenders. Their fixtures are:

• Home matches:

  • Paris Saint-Germain (France)

  • Club Brugge (Belgium)

  • Marseille (France)

  • Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan)

• Away games:

  • Bayern München (Germany)

  • Juventus (Italy)

  • Napoli (Italy)

  • Athletic Club (Spain)