FULL LIST: Benfica, Club Brugge, Copenhagen, Qarabağ complete 36-team UCL line-up as draw holds today

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase is now set after Benfica, Club Brugge, Copenhagen and Qarabağ clinched the final four places in Wednesday’s play-off second legs.

Their victories complete the expanded 36-team roster, with the official draw scheduled for Thursday (today) at 18:00 CET in Monaco.

Earlier in the week, Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty made history by reaching the group stage for the first time, defeating Celtic 3-2 on penalties. Norway’s Bodø/Glimt also booked their place despite a 2-1 loss at Sturm Graz, advancing 6-2 on aggregate after their emphatic first-leg win. In Cyprus, Pafos FC celebrated their maiden appearance with a 3-2 aggregate triumph over Red Star Belgrade.

Benfica edge Fenerbahçe

At the Estádio da Luz, Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s 35th-minute strike secured Benfica’s progression with a slim 1-0 aggregate win over Fenerbahçe. The visitors came close when Youssef En-Nesyri hit the crossbar, while former Benfica forward Talisca was shown a late red card.

Qarabağ withstand Ferencváros

In Baku, Qarabağ sealed only their second-ever Champions League ticket, holding off Ferencváros 5-4 on aggregate. Leandro Andrade and Abdellah Zoubir overturned an early deficit before the Hungarian champions fought back, but the hosts ultimately held firm.

Copenhagen overpower Basel

Copenhagen eased past Basel 2-0 (3-1 agg.), thanks to goals from Andreas Cornelius and Youssoufa Moukoko. Goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski impressed once again, ensuring a clean sheet for the Danish champions.

Club Brugge rout Rangers

Club Brugge produced the most emphatic result of the night, thrashing Rangers 6-0 in Belgium to seal a 9-1 aggregate win. Nicolò Tresoldi, Hans Vanaken, Joaquin Seys (2), Aleksandar Stanković and Christos Tzolis were all on target as Brugge booked an eighth group-stage berth in the last ten seasons.

Complete 36-team line-up

Ajax (NED), Arsenal (ENG), Atalanta (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP), Atlético de Madrid (ESP), Barcelona (ESP), Bayern München (GER), Benfica (POR), Bodø/Glimt (NOR), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Chelsea (ENG), Club Brugge (BEL), Copenhagen (DEN), Frankfurt (GER), Galatasaray (TUR), Inter (ITA), Juventus (ITA), Kairat Almaty (KAZ), Leverkusen (GER), Liverpool (ENG), Man City (ENG), Marseille (FRA), Monaco (FRA), Napoli (ITA), Newcastle (ENG), Olympiacos (GRE), Pafos (CYP), Paris (FRA), PSV (NED), Qarabağ (AZE), Real Madrid (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Sporting CP (POR), Tottenham (ENG), Union SG (BEL), Villarreal (ESP).

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What’s next?

The league phase draw will be conducted today in Monaco, pairing each club with eight unique opponents through UEFA’s software-assisted system. The full fixture schedule is expected on Friday, August 30.

With the line-up now complete, Europe’s top clubs — joined by four newcomers — await their opponents in what promises to be a historic new era of the Champions League.