Liverpool’s Champions League Path Revealed — Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid Return to Anfield

Liverpool have learned that Real Madrid will be one of their eight opponents in the League Phase of the Champions League.

The Reds return to Europe's top table as reigning Premier League champions, with Arne Slot having lifted the title in his first season in charge.

Their European run last year ended in the quarter-finals on penalties to eventual winners PSG, but hopes are high for a deeper campaign this time around.

Liverpool have strengthened heavily over the summer with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, while they continue to weigh up a bid for Alexander Isak.

However, the window also saw a seismic departure, with academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold sealing a move to 15-time champions Real Madrid — a transfer that adds extra spice to their upcoming clash at Anfield.

Who do Liverpool play in Champions League?

The showdown with Real Madrid on Merseyside is the headline tie, but Liverpool must also travel to the San Siro to face last season's runners-up Inter Milan.

Atletico Madrid are also on the Reds' schedule, while Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven will head to Anfield.

Liverpool have also been drawn at home to Qarabag, sparing them the long trip to Azerbaijan that Chelsea will face in the competition.

Meanwhile, away visits to Marseille, Eintracht Frankfurt and Galatasaray will test Liverpool's depth across the campaign.

September 16, 17 and 18 will be the dates of the first matchday of eight, with the final round not coming until January 28.

Liverpool will find out their exact fixture schedule on Friday.