The group formations are proven on a display through the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage draw on the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023| Photo Credit: AP

Paris St Germain will kick off their quest for a maiden Champions League trophy in a powerful Group F that includes Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Newcastle United following the draw on Thursday.

PSG, AC Milan and Dortmund have crossed paths on a number of events in Europe's elite competitors, however it's a robust welcome again to the Champions League for Newcastle, who shall be enjoying within the event for the primary time in 20 years.

Holders Manchester City will tackle RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys in Group G.

City captured their first European crown this yr and Pep Guardiola's aspect ought to have few issues in making the final 16, having handed Leipzig a 7-0 thrashing in final yr's event.

Record 14-times winners Real Madrid will play Serie A champions Napoli, Braga and Union Berlin in Group C.

German heavyweights Bayern Munich tackle Manchester United, FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray in Group A.

United and Bayern have met 11 occasions within the Champions League, with maybe their most memorable conflict coming within the 1999 last, when the English aspect emerged victorious to finish the treble.

The golf equipment have been additionally concerned within the race to signal Harry Kane on this switch window, with the England striker opting to hitch the Bundesliga champions.

Last season's runners-up Inter Milan meet Benfica, RB Salzburg and Real Sociedad in Group D, whereas Europa League winners Sevilla and Arsenal have been drawn collectively in Group B together with PSV Eindhoven and RC Lens.

LaLiga champions Barcelona have been handed a beneficial draw, paired with Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk and Royal Antwerp in Group H.

Group E is made up of Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid, Lazio and Celtic. Feyenoord and Celtic met within the 1970 last, which the Dutch aspect gained 2-1 after additional time.

The Champions League group stage will start on September 19 and conclude on December 13. The knockout levels start in February, with the ultimate going down at London's Wembley Stadium in June.