Pot allocations, how to watch live, fixture dates, potential opponents – UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw 2023/24

Manchester City will discover their UEFA Champions League Group Stage opponents later this month, as they compete in the competition as holders for the first time.

Pep Guardiola’s side lifted their maiden Champions League trophy back in June, defeating Serie A giants Inter in Istanbul to win the famous European competition as part of a landmark treble in the same season.

Rodri’s 68th minute strike and a series of impressive saves from goalkeeper Ederson secured the Sky Blues’ first ever Champions League success, with Manchester City having overcome both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid en route to the final.

Manchester City will now bid to retain the trophy once again this season, with the Champions League Final being held at Wembley Stadium in London in 2024.

The European football season kicked off with the UEFA Super Cup in Athens earlier this month, with Manchester City beating Sevilla 5-4 on penalties to win the curtain-raising competition for the first time.

Ahead of the imminent return of the UEFA Champions League, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Group Stage draw for the 2023/24 season.

When is the UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw?

The draw for the UEFA Champions League Group Stages takes place on Thursday 31st August at 17:00 BST live from Monaco.

How can I watch the UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw?

The UEFA Champions League draw will be live on TNT Sports for viewers in the United Kingdom and will also be streamed on the UEFA website.

City Xtra will also have live updates across their Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as live coverage and reaction on YouTube!

When are Group Stage matches scheduled to be played?

Matchday 1: 19/20 September 2023
Matchday 2: 3/4 October 2023
Matchday 3: 24/25 October 2023
Matchday 4: 7/8 November 2023
Matchday 5: 28/29 November 2023
Matchday 6: 12/13 December 2023

What are the pot allocations for UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw?

Pot One: Manchester City, Sevilla, Barcelona, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Feyenoord.

Pot Two: Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, Porto, Arsenal.

Pot Three: Shakhtar Donetsk, Red Bull Salzburg, AC Milan, Lazio, Red Star Belgrade, Braga, FC Copenhagen, PSV Eindhoven.

Pot Four: Young Boys, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Celtic, Newcastle United, Union Berlin, Antwerp, Lens.

Can Manchester City play English opposition?

Manchester City are unable to face English opposition until the quarter-final stages, with other competing clubs also restricted from playing teams within their respective domestic league.

Who are Manchester City’s potential opponents?

Pot Two: Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, Porto.

Pot Three: Shakhtar Donetsk, Red Bull Salzburg, AC Milan, Lazio, Red Star Belgrade, Braga, FC Copenhagen, PSV Eindhoven.

Pot Four: Young Boys, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Celtic, Union Berlin, Antwerp, Lens.

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