Antwerp, Copenhagen and PSV Eindhoven earned their spots in the UEFA Champions League group stage by beating their rivals in the qualifiers. This victory finalizes the lineup for Europe’s premier club competition, and supporters can look ahead to the full slate of matches that will soon unfold. The anticipation builds as the competition moves closer to its marquee event, with every qualifying round shaping the drama of the group phase.
The official Champions League draw is set to take place on Thursday, August 31. The ceremony will commence at 19:00 Moscow time, drawing the participating clubs into their respective groups and unveiling the path each team must navigate to reach the knockout rounds. Fans across Europe will be watching closely as rivalries are renewed and potential matchups are revealed for the coming season.
First basket teams feature leading clubs such as Manchester City, Barcelona, Sevilla, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica and Feyenoord. These clubs bring a wealth of trophy pedigree and a high level of competition, promising to deliver group-stage excitement and high-stakes battles from the start.
Second basket includes Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and FC Porto. The balance of power in this draw often produces compelling matchups, blending domestic league dominance with European pedigree and the chance for surprising results.
In the third basket are Milan, Lazio, Shakhtar Donetsk, Red Bull Salzburg, SC Braga, Red Star Belgrade, PSV Eindhoven and FC Copenhagen. This mix highlights clubs with deep European tradition alongside rising forces that could upset more established teams in the group stage.
The fourth basket comprises Galatasaray, Saltic, Newcastle United, Union Berlin, RC Lens, BSC Young Boys, Antwerp and Real Sociedad. These clubs bring variety in style and geography, contributing to a dynamic and unpredictable group phase that can produce memorable evenings.
Additionally, reports confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo has broken a world record, adding another layer of intrigue to the season ahead. His milestone achievement stands as a notable milestone amid the ongoing competition and the broader narrative of this year’s Champions League campaign.