Champions League draw 2026/27: Socceroos stars Irankunda, Bos set for Barcelona blockbusters image
The draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League has taken place with two of the Socceroos’ biggest World Cup stars set for blockbuster league phase matches - including Spanish giants Barcelona.
Following his $33 million move to Portugal giants Sporting Lisbon, Nestory Irankunda can look forward to monster home clashes against Barcelona, Manchester United and Turkish giants Galatasaray, while away trips to Manchester City and Roma also await.
Meanwhile Feyenoord, home of Jordie Bos, has drawn league phase matches against European heavyweights including Barcelona, Inter, FC Porto and Galatasaray.
Bos himself is unlikely to feature until the new year, however, as he continues to recover from knee surgery after being injured during Australia’s Round-of-32 loss to Egypt at the FIFA World Cup in July.
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Following the recent completion of the Champions League play-offs, 36 sides remain in this season’s tournament with each now set to play eight matches to determine the rankings ahead of the knockout phase and Round-of-16.
The league phase begins on September 8 and runs until the end of January.
The UEFA Champions League Final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 5, 2027.
Paris St-Germain are the defending champions, having beaten Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after scores were locked 1-1 after extra time.