Real Madrid must face Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool and Atalanta in the Champions League league phase.
Real Madrid’s Champions League title defense starts with the new league phase, and Los Blancos are set to play three must-see rematches from their past European campaigns.over the last decade. The La Liga side topped the competition in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2024, making the club the winningest side in the tournament’s history with a record 15 Champions League titles.
Three of Los Blancos’ four toughest fixtures come against clubs Carlo Ancelotti’s men have played and defeated in finals over the last few years, with the headliner being a rematch of the 2023–24 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. The two sides met at Wembley Stadium less than four months ago. Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Júnior propelled Real Madrid to a 2–0 victory completing another successful Champions League campaign.
Ancelotti’s men will have the home crowd on their side against the Bundesliga club, but then must perform in a much more hostile environment when they travel to Anfield. The reigning La Liga champions are set to clash with Liverpool for the ninth time in 10 years, giving the Reds, now under Arne Slot, the opportunity to avenge both 2018 and 2022 Champions League final losses to Real Madrid.
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