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  "title": "Champions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Rodri to face Manchester City in Barcelona colours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/champions-league-draw-arsenal-face-real-madrid-rodri-to-face",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-08-27T17:33:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/champions-league-2026-27-group-stage-draw-manchester-united-city-arsenal-barcelona-real-madrid-atletico-bayern-munich-10852580/"
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  "account": "The Champions League draw has been announced, with Arsenal scheduled to face Spanish giants Real Madrid in a home match. This comes as a rematch of the 1999 Champions League final, as Manchester United will play against Bayern Munich at their own venue.\n\nMeanwhile, Manchester City, having returned to the Champions League after a decade-long absence, will take on Paris St Germain in a home fixture. This will be the first time for the English champions in the competition since Pep Guardiola's departure from the club.\n\nAdditionally, Rodri, the former Manchester City midfielder, will wear the colors of Barcelona when they meet in the tournament. The draw also sees other notable matchups, such as Bayern Munich against Atletico Madrid, and Leipzig facing Villarreal.",
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        "published": "2026-08-27T07:06:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "El sorteo de la Champions League: equipos, partidos y cruces, en directo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/el-sorteo-de-la-champions-league-equipos-partidos-y-cruces-en-directo",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:44:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Real Madrid UEFA Champions League Draw—Who, When, Where?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/real-madrid-uefa-champions-league-draw-who-when-where",
        "published": "2026-08-27T16:43:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG in Champions League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/man-city-and-aston-villa-to-face-holders-psg-in-champions-league",
        "published": "2026-08-27T17:32:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw is made",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/psg-to-face-barcelona-man-city-and-villa-in-champions-league-as-draw",
        "published": "2026-08-27T17:39:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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