The line-up for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League is beginning to take shape, with 23 clubs already securing their places in the league phase of Europe’s premier competition.

Among the confirmed participants is Shakhtar Donetsk, a significant achievement for the Ukrainian giants as they continue to represent Ukrainian football on the biggest European stage. Under the leadership of Arda Turan, the club has successfully booked its place among Europe’s elite for another season.

A number of continental heavyweights have also guaranteed qualification, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Manchester City and reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Elsewhere, clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, Villarreal, Porto, Manchester United, Atlético Madrid, RB Leipzig, Galatasaray, Feyenoord, Real Betis, Slavia Prague, Aston Villa, Napoli, Lens and Stuttgart have also secured their spots in the competition.