HeraldNG reports that the group stages for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League have now been confirmed.
A total of 32 teams will battle it out for the chance to reach the final at Wembley Stadium in London, but only two will play under the famous arch come June 1.
Appearing in Europe’s elite club competition for the first time in 20 years, Saudi-owned Newcastle will face AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund as well as Qatar-backed PSG in a tough Group F, while Bayern and United were joined by FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray in Group A.
Below is the draw for the group stage of this season’s UEFA Champions League, made at a ceremony in Monaco on Thursday:
2023/24 UEFA Champions League Schedule of Dates
Matchday one: September 19-20
Matchday two: October 3-4
Matchday three: October 24-25
Matchday four: November 7-8
Matchday five: November 28-29
Matchday six: December 12-13
Knockout Stages
Round of 16: February 13/14/20/21, 2024 and March 5/6/12/13, 2024
Quarterfinals: April 9/10 and 16/17, 2024
Semifinals: April 30/May 1, 2024 and May 7/8, 2024
Final: June 1, 2024