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Newcastle United were handed a brutally tough draw on their return to the Champions League after being dropped in group F with European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.
The group draw for the final season of the competition in its current format, which took place in Monaco, also saw Manchester United drawn against Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich in group A as well as Turkish champions Galatasaray, and new striker Rasmus Hojlund will also face his old side Copenhagen.
Arsenal will play Europa League champions Sevilla as well as PSV Eindhoven and Lens, while holders Manchester City will take on RB Leizpig, Young Boys and Red Star Belgrade in a relatively friendly-looking group.
Like Newcastle, Scottish champions Celtic were in pot four but had a potentially softer landing than the Magpies, with games against Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid and Lazio.
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The Champions League draw is under way as the groups are made for the 2023/24 season.
Manchester United were drawn against Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich in group A, and new striker Rasmus Hojlund will face his old side Copenhagen.
Arsenal will face Europa League champions Sevilla and PSV Eindhoven, while holders Manchester City take on RB Leizpig and Red Star Belgrade.
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:30
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Here is the Champions League group stage draw in full:
Group A: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, FC Copenhagen, Galatasaray
Group B: Sevilla, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, RC Lens
Group C: Napoli, Real Madrid, Braga, Union Berlin
Group D: Benfica, Inter Milan, FC Salzburg, Real Sociedad
Group E: Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid, Lazio, Celtic
Group F: Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Newcastle United
Group G: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade, Young Boys
Group H: Barcelona, Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Royal Antwerp
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:28
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What are the Champions League group stage dates?
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
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:19
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Sarina Weigman dedicates her Women’s coach of the year award to Spanish team who won the World Cup and have had their achievements overshadowed by the Luis Rubiales controversy.
She said: “I’m very proud of the team and the staff it is very special what we have done and the FA who really supports us to perform.
“I am not into the statistics I am just trying to get better with the team and we have great staff and facilities, it is an environment where everyone can grow.
“I played in the 1988 World Cup, but as a player I did not play in any more the growth of the game is just incredible and I enjoy being part of it.
“It really hurts me as a coach [the Luis Rubiales controversy] and a mother of two daughters, the game has grown so much but there is a long way to go in society.
“I would like to dedicate this award to the Spanish team, this team deserves to be celebrated and to be listened to.”
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:17
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In the least surprising announcement of the night the Men’s player of the year award is given to Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Norway!
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:11
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The Uefa Women’s player of the year award is presented to Aitana Bonmatí from Spain and Barcelona!
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:09
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Sarina Wiegman wins the Women’s coach of the year award!
That’s fully deserved after she led England to the European Championship trophy and the World Cup final.
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:04
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Now it’s time for the awards.
The first one is for Men’s coach of the year and unsurprisingly Pep Guardiola is given the honour following Manchester City’s treble winning season.
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:03
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Brendan Rodgers will be rubbing his hands together looking at Group E.
Celtic, who were bundled out of the Champions League in the group stages last season will feel they have a real chance to get something out of the matches against Feyenoord and Lazio.
Atletico Madrid may prove stubborn opponents though.
Mike Jones31 August 2023 18:02
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Manchester United would have been sweating when they were drawn alongside Bayern Munich in Group A. It could have turned into a difficult group for them but Erik ten Hag will believe his men have the ability to defeat FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
Manchester City will cruise through Group G and Arsenal will think that they can win Group B though their matches will be a little tricky.
Newcastle United have the most exciting group by a long way though. Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan all to come. Those away days will be incredible for the fans.
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