Champions League Draw: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Face Tough Opposition

The draw for the new-format Champions League has taken place, with German clubs facing a mix of familiar and unfamiliar opponents. Bayern Munich, the reigning German champions, will face a formidable group including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Benfica, Shakhtar Donetsk, Dinamo Zagreb, Feyenoord, Slovan Bratislava, and Aston Villa. Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, will be tested against Barcelona, Real Madrid, Shakhtar, Club Brugge, Celtic, Dinamo Zagreb, Sturm Graz, and Bologna. The new format features 36 teams competing in a single league phase, with each team playing eight different opponents once. This eliminates the traditional group stage, creating a more dynamic and unpredictable competition. With the draw complete, the anticipation for the new season of the Champions League intensifies, as German teams prepare to face off against some of Europe’s elite clubs.