The Grimaldi Forum hosted the UEFA Champions League group stage draw at the end of August, where AS Monaco discovered a line-up of fixtures that promises glamour and intensity. The Principality’s side will host and travel to some of Europe’s biggest clubs, alongside challenging encounters against less familiar opponents, as they seek to progress deep into the competition.

Monaco open their group-stage journey on 18th September away to Club Brugge, a fixture that will be the first step in their quest for European progress. The focus then shifts to Stade Louis-II, where Manchester City arrive on 1st October, followed by Tottenham Hotspur three weeks later, promising back-to-back nights of footballing drama in the Principality.

Autumn challenges across Europe

On 4th November, the Monegasques travel to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt, a tricky test on unfamiliar turf, before returning home for a clash with Cypriot side Pafos on 26th November. Their December encounter with Galatasaray, scheduled for 9th December, could prove decisive in shaping the group standings.

Giants loom in the new year

The new year will open with a bang as Monaco host Real Madrid on 20th January, a tie steeped in Champions League history. The group phase will conclude with another glamour fixture on 28th January, when Juventus visit Stade Louis-II, ensuring a grandstand finish to the opening round.

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