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The Champions League 2026/27 league phase matchups have been set, and Mexico will have representation in Europe's top club competition. For now, only two Mexican players have secured their spot in the tournament. Who are they, which teams do they play for, and who will they face? Find out all the details!
If you love the Champions League, you are surely counting down the minutes until it starts: there is very little time left before you see the best European teams face off with their top stars to conquer and take home "La Orejona."
In the upcoming edition, which begins in September, at least two Mexican players will be part of the Champions League, so you shouldn't miss their participation.
Which Mexicans will play in the 2026/27 Champions League?
The two Mexican representatives who will play in the 2026/27 Champions League are:
- Álvaro Fidalgo
- Obed Vargas.
Which European team does Álvaro Fidalgo play for?
The so-called “Maguito” Fidalgo will face a special season with Real Betis, who return to the Champions League after more than two decades. These will be Betis' opponents
- Arsenal
- Bayern Múnich
- Borussia Dortmund
- Porto
- Feyenoord
- Lille
- Como
- Slovan Bratislava.
In other words, Fidalgo will have the chance to face some of the most important clubs in Europe starting from the first phase of the tournament.
Which European team does Obed Vargas play for?
Obed Vargas plays for Atlético de Madrid and arrived at the "Colchonero" club in February 2026. These are the opponents for Atlético de Madrid:
- Bayern Múnich
- Liverpool
- Manchester United
- PSV Eindhoven
- Fenerbahçe
- Bodø/Glimt
- Viking
- Stuttgart.
Will Santiago Giménez play in the 2026/27 Champions League?
For now, Santiago Giménez is not confirmed as a 2026/27 Champions League player. The striker belongs to AC Milan, but there is a possibility that he could leave the Italian club and head to Porto in Portugal at the close of the transfer window.
When does the 2026/27 Champions League start?
The 2026/27 Champions League league phase will begin on September 8, 2026.
Each of the 36 teams will play eight matches, four at home and four away. The league phase will end on January 27, 2027.
League phase calendar
Matchday Date
Matchday 1 September 8-10, 2026
Matchday 2 October 13-14
Matchday 3 October 20-21
Matchday 4 November 3-4
Matchday 5 November 24-25
Matchday 6 December 8-9
Matchday 7 January 19-20, 2027
Matchday 8 January 27, 2027
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