Arsenal’s Champions League Fixtures 2025: Favourable Path Compared to PSG, Bayern & Real Madrid
Arsenal’s route in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League has officially been revealed, and many believe Mikel Arteta’s side may have one of the most favourable paths to the final. The Gunners will go up against Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Atlético Madrid, and others, but their schedule looks significantly less daunting compared to the draws handed to PSG, Real Madrid, and Bayern themselves.
Arsenal Aiming to Break Champions League Curse
Last season, Arsenal came heartbreakingly close to their first-ever men’s Champions League trophy, reaching only their second semi-final in history. They were eventually eliminated 3-1 on aggregate by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, despite Arteta’s belief that the Gunners had been “the best team in the tournament.”
With the summer arrivals of Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze, and Martín Zubimendi for a combined £250m, Arsenal have built one of the most complete squads in Europe. Expectations are higher than ever, and Arteta knows there can be no excuses this time.
Arsenal’s Confirmed Champions League Fixtures 2025/26
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Bayern Munich (H)
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Inter Milan (A)
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Atlético Madrid (H)
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Club Brugge (A)
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Olympiacos (H)
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Slavia Praha (A)
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Kairat (H)
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Athletic Bilbao (A)
This sequence of matches will test Arsenal’s consistency but also gives them a real opportunity to finish in the top eight of the Champions League league phase.
How the New Champions League Format Works
The 2025/26 season continues with UEFA’s new 36-team league phase format, replacing the traditional group stage. Each team plays eight matches against different opponents drawn from four seeded pots. No team can face more than two clubs from the same country.
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Top 8: Qualify directly to the Round of 16.
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9th–24th: Enter a playoff round to fight for the remaining knockout spots.
Can Arsenal Finally Go All the Way?
Arsenal finished third in the league phase last season, winning six of their eight games. This time, with a deeper squad, Arteta’s side are tipped as one of the favourites to reach the Champions League final. The relatively balanced fixture list, combined with their attacking firepower and tactical discipline, has left fans confident that this could finally be the year.
With momentum building and a clear path ahead, the question is simple: Can Arsenal turn promise into European glory?