"We're eagerly looking forward to this Champions League season with a strong initial stage for Bayern. The new format has proven that every match counts and that the suspense will last until the final seconds of the final matchday. Fans can look forward to an exciting competition from the start and many magical nights with top international football. Our matches against holders Paris Saint-Germain and Club World Cup winners Chelsea will be much discussed and provide plenty of emotions."
"Bayern against the likes of Paris, Chelsea and Arsenal - they're big ones, real highlights for every fan. Such fixtures are what makes football what it is. There are also meetings with traditional giants like Sporting Lisbon and PSV Eindhoven, as well as newcomers Union Saint-Gilloise and Pafos, which will write new stories. We're looking forward to these challenges and will give our all in every game to achieve our goals."
Following the draw in Monaco, Bayern will meet Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Club Brugge, Arsenal, Sporting Lisbon, PSV Eindhoven, Union Saint-Gilloise and Pafos in the 2025/26 Champions League league phase. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen emphasized eagerness for the season, noting the new format makes every match count and promises suspense until the final seconds, plus exciting nights and emotional fixtures against PSG and Chelsea. Board member Max Eberl highlighted the quality of opponents, the presence of traditional giants and newcomers, and pledged full effort to achieve Bayern's goals. Manuel Neuer underlined that playing the best teams is always special and referenced Chelsea's Club World Cup win.
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