Real Madrid receives favorable Champions League draw

Journalist Julio Maldonado has analyzed the Champions League draw, suggesting that Real Madrid has received a favorable set of opponents under the new competition format. According to Maldonado, the draw is more benevolent than in previous editions, potentially allowing the club to secure a position among the top eight teams directly.

While Arsenal is identified as a significant challenge, Maldonado believes Real Madrid is superior to most other opponents drawn, including Inter Milan. The club's upcoming opponents in the league phase include Arsenal, Inter, PSV, Roma, Leipzig, Shakhtar, LASK, and AEK. This follows a period where the team struggled to reach the top eight under the new format, notably finishing 11th in the 2024/25 season.