Champions League Draw Throws Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan into ‘Group of Death’
The Champions League group stage draw has set up an exciting start to Europe’s elite club competition, with Group C immediately standing out as the “Group of Death.” Spanish side Barcelona, bolstered by their star striker Robert Lewandowski, will face a tough test against German champions Bayern Munich, marking a return to the Pole’s old stomping ground. Italian giants Inter Milan complete the trio of heavyweights, alongside Czech side Viktoria Plzen.
Elsewhere, English champions Manchester City will test themselves in Group G against Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund — giving new signing Erling Haaland a homecoming — and FC Copenhagen. Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp, are set to clash with Ajax, Napoli, and Rangers in Group A, while Chelsea will face AC Milan, FC Salzburg, and Dinamo Zagreb in Group E.
Tottenham Hotspur, led by Antonio Conte, were drawn in Group D with Eintracht Frankfurt, Sporting Club, and Marseille. Scottish side Celtic face a tough challenge in Group F against defending champions Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Benfica, and Maccabi Haifa make up Group H, rounding out a competitive and eagerly anticipated tournament.
Full Champions League Draw:
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Group A: Ajax, Liverpool, Napoli, Rangers
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Group B: FC Porto, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Club Brugge
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Group C: Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Viktoria Plzen
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Group D: Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham Hotspur, Sporting Club, Marseille
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Group E: AC Milan, Chelsea, FC Salzburg, Dinamo Zagreb
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Group F: Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, Shakhtar Donetsk, Celtic
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Group G: Manchester City, Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund, FC Copenhagen
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Group H: Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Benfica, Maccabi Haifa
With several heavyweight clashes and intriguing storylines, the group stage promises drama, surprises, and plenty of goals as Europe’s elite battle for a place in the knockout rounds.
