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<p>The esteemed Champions League is set to kick off its league phase on Tuesday. This prestigious tournament is coveted by clubs worldwide, representing the ultimate achievement for players. With its iconic theme music and rich history, the Champions League captivates viewers everywhere.</p>
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<p>The format was updated last season, transitioning from group stages to a league phase, ensuring all 36 participants play seven matches. The top eight teams automatically advance to the Round of 16, while teams ranking between 9th and 24th move on to playoffs. The Champions League league phase draw took place last month in Monaco, and we've evaluated which clubs face the most challenging seven matches based on the market values of their rivals as per <em>Transfermarkt</em>.</p>
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<h2>Which club has the toughest fixtures in the Champions League league phase?</h2>
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<p>PSG is the reigning champion after their 5-0 victory over Inter Milan last May, but according to market values, Luis Enrique’s squad faces the most difficult fixtures in the league phase. The total market value of PSG’s seven opponents stands at €5.22 billion, featuring formidable matchups against clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Tottenham, and Newcastle United. As shown in the graphic below, Eintracht Frankfurt holds the second spot as the only other club with opponents exceeding a €5 billion combined market value.</p>
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<p>Eintracht Frankfurt faces tough challenges against Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, and Tottenham, after qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in their history by securing a position through their league performance—following their Europa League victory last season. Interestingly, no Premier League club appears in the top ten hardest fixtures list, largely due to the fact that they cannot draw against one another, despite Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool being among the five most valuable clubs globally.</p>
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