Newcastle’s Group F opponents in the Champions League draw: Paris St-Germain, Borussia Dortmund & AC Milan

Newcastle United Faces Tough Group in Champions League Draw

The draw for the group stage of the 2023-24 Champions League has been unveiled, and it presents a daunting challenge for Newcastle United as they return to Europe’s elite competition after a long hiatus.

The Magpies find themselves pitted against some European giants who boast impressive track records in the tournament. In Group F, Eddie Howe’s side will go toe-to-toe with Paris St-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and AC Milan – all teams that have reached at least one final within the past 16 years.

This is undoubtedly a difficult draw for Newcastle considering their limited experience in recent years. However, it also offers an exciting opportunity for them to showcase their new ambitions on an elite stage.

Paris St-Germain stands out as formidable opponents having made it to the final in 2020. Meanwhile, AC Milan brings seven European titles under their belt and were semi-finalists last season. Lastly, Borussia Dortmund won the competition back in 1997 and reached another final ten years ago.

Arsenal Face Sevilla Challenge; Celtic Paired with Atletico Madrid

In other notable matchups from today’s draw:

• Manchester United will face Bayern Munich once again – reviving memories of their epic clash in the 1999 final – alongside FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray in Group A.
• Arsenal, making their comeback to the competition after a few years’ absence, will contend with Europa League winners Sevilla as well as PSV Eindhoven and RC Lens in Group B.
• Celtic finds themselves matched against Lazio, Atletico Madrid, and Feyenoord in Group E.

The group stages of the Champions League will commence on September 19th and conclude on December 13th. The final is scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium on June 1st next year.

A Challenge for Newcastle United’s Ambitions

Newcastle United’s return to the Champions League has been long-awaited by fans and players alike. However, they have received one of the toughest groups possible in today’s draw. Nevertheless, this challenging lineup could lead to some extraordinary nights at St. James’ Park as they strive to prove themselves against formidable opponents.

Fans of other Premier League clubs can be cautiously optimistic about their chances of progress in the tournament. Manchester United faces a stern test against Bayern Munich but also have opportunities for success against FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray.

Meanwhile, Arsenal must overcome strong opposition from Sevilla – known for their European exploits – but should not fear facing PSV Eindhoven or Lens. Manchester City enters their group stage campaign with relative ease compared to others; RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade (European Cup winners in 1991), and Young Boys complete Group G alongside them. Celtic will need to find a way past Atletico Madrid while also navigating matches against Lazio and Dutch champions Feyenoord within Group E. As we await further developments throughout this season’s Champions League campaign let us prepare ourselves for an exhilarating ride filled with drama!