The Champions League quarterfinals were released! Real Madrid led by Paris, Premier League Serie A giants gathered, and the draw was about to be reached

On August 28, with the end of the Champions League playoffs, the 2025-26 Champions League round of 36 was officially settled. The top club feast in Europe is about to kick off, and the draw time that fans are paying attention to will officially arrive at 0:00 on August 29. In the new season of the Champions League, whether it is a showdown between giants or potential dark horses, it is worth every fan's expectation.

According to the draw rules, these 36 teams are divided into four levels, deciding on the seeds and potential opponents in the group stage. The first-class giants gathered, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Dortmund and Barcelona gathered together, and each team has extremely high championship strength. Paris's road to defending its title is full of expectations, while Manchester City, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Barcelona remain strong contenders in the Champions League trophy. The second-tier teams should not be underestimated, with Arsenal, Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Atlético de Atlético de Atlético de Atlanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Frankfurt and Bruges all in this category. Although the second gear is theoretically a "non-wealthy family", its strength is still strong. Juventus and Atletico Madrid rely on their extensive Champions League experience to create surprises in the group stage, while Atlanta and Villarreal may become dark horses in the group stage. The highlight of the third level is the potential "spoiler". Tottenham successfully entered the Champions League as the UEFA Cup champion, with Eindhoven, Ajax, Naples, Portugal Sports, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Bode Shining, and Marseille. Europa League champion Tottenham Hotspur may become a key variable in the group stage. Their experience and tactical variability make the draw result full of suspense. Marseille and Naples have rich experience in the Champions League in recent years and have the ability to upset the situation.

The fourth gear is the veritable "Bronco Legion". Teams such as Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, San Giros United, Karabach, Athletic Bilbao, Newcastle United, Paphos, and Almaty Keilat may not be as strong as those of the giants, but any team may cause an accident in the group stage. Especially Newcastle United, the Premier League has risen rapidly in recent years and is expected to be a surprise in the group stage. Teams such as Galatasaray and Monaco also have experience in European arenas and should not be underestimated.

From the overall perspective, the competition in the Champions League group stage in the new season will be extremely fierce. The Premier League occupies more than four seats in the top 36. Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle United gathered on the European stage, which undoubtedly shows the density and depth of the Premier League's powerful strengths. In Serie A, Inter Milan, Juventus, Naples and Atlanta were all shortlisted, with traditional giants and potential dark horses. In La Liga, Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao also demonstrated the foundation and competitiveness of the Spanish league. France has Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille and Monaco are supplemented, while Portugal has Benfica and Portugal Sports.

The focus of fans' most concerned is not only the head-on confrontation between giants, but also the possible dark horse impact in the group stage. Teams such as Newcastle United, Atlanta, Villarreal, and Ajax are all able to create surprises after the draw, forcing strong teams to deal with them with all their strength. Experience in the European Cup tells us that any giants who despise the fourth or third teams may encounter an accident. The draw of

is about to begin, and fans have begun to discuss potential group combinations on social media. Some people are worried about the emergence of the "Death Group", while others are looking forward to the showdown between the rich and powerful families. The confrontation between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona is still the most anticipated Champions League feast in the hearts of fans. On the other hand, as the Europa League champion, Tottenham Hotspur may become the most threatening disruptor if he is assigned to the strong team group.

Overall, the top 36 in the Champions League in the new season show a pattern of crowds of giants and dark horses lurking. Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain faces strong challenges, with Premier League, Serie A and La Liga giants all entering the field, and potential dark horse teams such as Tottenham, Atlanta and Newcastle United are also eyeing them. The fans' eyes have locked in the lottery ceremony. Whether it is the matchup between the giants or the upset of dark horses, the new season of the Champions League is destined to be exciting.

The new Champions League season draw was announced at 0:00 on August 29, and the fans' expectations have reached their peak. The battle of glory for the wealthy families is about to begin, and the collision between the top 36 will also determine who is qualified to attack the final Champions League trophy. Whether you support Paris, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, ​​the new season is worthy of the attention of every fan.