UEFA Confirms Seedings for 2023/24 Champions League Group Stage Draw
UEFA has confirmed the seedings for the 2023/24 Champions League group stage draw. Manchester City, as titleholders, have been placed in Pot 1 alongside Europa League winners Sevilla and champions from Europe’s top six leagues. However, due to City also claiming the Premier League title, their domestic spot passes to Eredivisie’s top side Feyenoord. This has left some huge teams in Pot 2, with Manchester United and Arsenal joining 14-time winners Real Madrid in getting a tough group.
Pot 1
Manchester City
Sevilla
Barcelona
Napoli
Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain
Benfica
Feyenoord
Pot 2
Real Madrid
Manchester United
Inter Milan
Borussia Dortmund
Atletico Madrid
RB Leipzig
Porto
Arsenal
Pot 3
Shakhtar Donetsk
Red Bull Salzburg
AC Milan
Lazio
Red Star Belgrade
Pot 3 or 4
Newcastle United
Celtic
Real Sociedad
Pot 4
Union Berlin
Lens
Teams in Pots 3 and 4 are yet to be finalized, with six teams still needing to go through the qualifying rounds to earn a place in the Champions League group stages. Newcastle is the only Premier League side that does not yet know their group as they wait for other teams to qualify. Union Berlin and Lens are the only two teams already placed in Pot 4 due to their lack of Champions League experience.
Manchester City’s Triumph
Manchester City’s triumph in the Champions League final against Inter Milan secured their place in Pot 1 for the 2023/24 season. The team’s victory was a historic moment for the club, as they lifted their first-ever Champions League trophy. The win was also a testament to the leadership of manager Pep Guardiola, who has transformed City into one of the best teams in Europe.
Pot 2: A Tough Group
Pot 2 is home to some of the biggest names in European football, including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Arsenal. Real Madrid, with 14 Champions League titles to their name, is a formidable team that will be looking to add another trophy to their collection. Manchester United and Arsenal are both English giants with rich histories in the competition.
The inclusion of these teams in Pot 2 means that some groups will be tougher than others. The draw will be eagerly anticipated by fans around the world, as they wait to see which teams will face off against each other in the group stages.
Qualifying Rounds
Six teams are still waiting to go through the qualifying rounds to earn a place in the Champions League group stages. These teams will be looking to make a mark on the competition and upset some of the bigger teams. The qualifying rounds are always exciting, as they give smaller clubs a chance to compete on the big stage.
Conclusion
The seedings for the 2023/24 Champions League group stage draw have been confirmed, with Manchester City in Pot 1 as titleholders. Pot 2 is home to some of the biggest names in European football, including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Arsenal. Six teams are still waiting to go through the qualifying rounds to earn a place in the group stages. The draw will be eagerly anticipated by fans around the world, as they wait to see which teams will face off against each other in the group stages.