The draw results for the group stage of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League are as follows:

Group A: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Galatasaray

Group B: Sevilla, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, Lens

Group C: Napoli, Real Madrid, SC Braga, Union Berlin

Group D: Benfica, Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, Real Sociedad

Group E: Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid, Lazio, Celtic

Group F: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), 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

Like many had expected, AC Milan from Pot 3 and Newcastle from Pot 4 have made the "group of death," making PSG and Dortmund the 'victims.'

PSG took a heavy hit in their roster this summer as Neymar left for the Saudi Pro League to join Al Hilal. Though Kylian Mbappe has returned to play for the club, he is a time bomb that could rock the team if he changes his mind.

Dortmund have appeared in the Champions League 11 times in the past 12 seasons. They are not a title contender at the moment, but are not to be looked down on either.

AC Milan went as far as to the semifinals of the tournament last season. They made multiple key signings during the summer transfer window.

It has been 12 years since Newcastle were in the Champions League the last time. They have been on the rise since the Saudi-led takeover in 2021. Beating some powerhouses on the top stage will make a great attraction to star players they need.

Host: Li Xiang

Guest: Josh McNally

Cover designer: Feng Yuan

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