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<p>The anticipation for the Champions League's return is at an all-time high, as the most esteemed club tournament in football kicks off this week. This trophy is the ultimate prize in club football, and Paris Saint-Germain is eager to reclaim their title after winning it for the first time in their history. Teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are among the favorites, promising another exhilarating season in the competition's rich legacy.</p>
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<p>The Champions League underwent a format change last season, transitioning from group stages to a league phase, ensuring all 36 participating clubs have seven guaranteed matches. The top eight clubs will advance directly to the last 16, while teams finishing between 9th and 24th will enter a playoff. Last month, the league phase draw took place in Monaco, and we've analyzed which clubs face the toughest seven fixtures based on the <em>Transfermarkt</em> market values of their opponents.</p>
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<h2>Which Club Faces the Toughest Champions League League Phase Fixtures?</h2>
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<p>It's not surprising to see numerous English Premier League clubs in the top ten, as they won't be competing against each other during the league phase. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool are among the top five most valuable clubs in the world, significantly impacting their results. Tottenham Hotspur has the easiest seven league phase fixtures, based on the total market value of their opponents, which amounts to €2.66 billion. They will be up against PSG, the only team with a higher squad market value than Tottenham (€891m).</p>
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Arsenal ranks second, with Mikel Arteta’s squad expected to progress smoothly to the last 16. Although they have not secured a trophy in the last five seasons, Arsenal boasts the second most valuable squad in the world (€1.33bn) and reached the semi-finals last season. Pafos, founded only 11 years ago, will compete in the Champions League for the first time and ranks fifth. Barcelona holds the seventh position, with many considering Hansi Flick's team as potential favorites this season.
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