The draw for the group stage of the 2023-2024 Champions League resulted in balanced groups, and a fiery one that includes a team from at least the five major leagues.
The dates of the matches will be announced next Saturday, according to the European Union, before the start of the draw ceremony.
The lots were drawn by former England and Chelsea star Joe Cole and former Barcelona and France star Eric Abidal.
Draw for the group stage of the Champions League 2023-2024:
Group A: Bayern Munich, Germany - Manchester United, England - Copenhagen, Denmark - Galatasaray, England
Group Two: Sevilla, Spain - Arsenal, England - PSV Eindhoven, France - Lens, France
Group Three: Napoli of Italy - Real Madrid of Spain - Sporting Braga of Portugal - Union Berlin of Germany
Group D: Benfica of Portugal - Inter of Italy - Salzburg of Germany - Real Sociedad of Spain
Group E: Dutch Feyenoord - Spanish Atletico Madrid - Italian Lazio - Scottish Celtic
Group F: Paris Saint-Germain, France, Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Italy, Newcastle, England
Group Seven: Manchester City, England - Leipzig, Germany - Serbian Red Star - Young Boys, Switzerland
Group H: Barcelona of Spain - Porto of Portugal - Shakhtar of Ukraine - Royal Antwerp of Belgium
When will the six-round matches be held?
First round: September 19 and 20
Second round: October 3 and 4
Third round: October 24 and 25
Fourth round: November 7 and 8
Fifth round: November 28 and 29
Sixth round: December 12 and 13
The first two places will qualify for the round of 16, while the third place will go to the Europa League.
The final will be held on June 1, 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Manchester City holds the title of the last edition, after beating Inter in the final match, 1-0, thanks to Rodri's goal.
