Arsenal have officially unveiled their squad list for the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League campaign under manager Mikel Arteta.
The announcement, shared across the club’s media platforms, has already stirred conversation among supporters, with the notable absence of striker Gabriel Jesus raising eyebrows.
While UEFA rules allow changes to the squad in January 2026, some fans believe his omission could signal that he is no longer central to Arteta’s long-term plans.
Arsenal’s Champions League return sees them grouped alongside some of Europe’s toughest opponents. They will open their campaign away to Athletic Club on September 16, 2025, before taking on Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid, Slavia Prague, Bayern Munich, Club Brugge, Inter Milan, and Kairat Almaty in the group stage.
Arsenal’s 2025/26 Champions League Fixtures
- Athletic Club v Arsenal – Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Arsenal v Olympiacos – Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Arsenal v Atletico Madrid – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Slavia Prague v Arsenal – Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Arsenal v Bayern Munich – Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- Club Brugge v Arsenal – Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Inter Milan v Arsenal – Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Arsenal v Kairat Almaty – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Arsenal’s 2025/26 UCL Squad
Goalkeepers: David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Tommy Setford
Defenders: William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Gabriel, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze, Christian Nørgaard, Leandro Trossard, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Max Dowman
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyökeres
With a strong mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, Arteta will be hoping his side can make a deep run in Europe’s biggest club competition.
We have submitted our List A squad for our upcoming UEFA Champions League league phase matches 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 3, 2025