The Road to Madrid special edition is now available, offering fans a comprehensive guide to the 2026 Champions League season. The publication profiles all 36 teams competing in the league phase, provides a full fixture list, and revisits iconic finals from the competition's history.
Inside the Road to Madrid Special Edition
The special edition serves as a companion for every midweek matchday, featuring in-depth profiles of all 36 teams in the league phase. It includes stories, statistics, and standout names expected to shape the season, helping fans distinguish between clubs like Sabah and Viking.
The guide also looks back at the greatest Champions League finals, studies the stars set to light up the tournament, and lays out a complete list of fixtures. Readers can plan their viewing from the first whistle to the final in Madrid.
PSG, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich Headline Contenders
Paris Saint-Germain are chasing history after winning the competition two seasons in a row. They will face serious competition from familiar heavyweights including Barcelona and Real Madrid, plus a Bayern Munich side led by a Harry Kane-inspired attack.
English interest is strong once again. Arsenal are determined to go one better after last season's near-miss, Manchester United return to Europe's top table, and Manchester City begin a new era under Enzo Maresca. Liverpool are back among the elite, with Aston Villa completing the Premier League line-up.
Spanish Storylines, Italian Giants, and Dark Horses
Spain's contenders come loaded with storylines, Italy's giants will be desperate to go deep, and there is always room for new names to make themselves known. Debutants and dark horses could become the surprise package of the league phase.
The familiar midweek feeling returns with the anthem, the needle, the quality, and the joy of discovering where players have ended up. The Road to Madrid special edition is available to purchase from all participating retailers and supermarkets, with packaging and postage applying.
