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Champions League 2021-22 group stage draw: When, how to watch & teams involved

Goal has everything you need to know about the upcoming Champions League 2021-22 group stage draw, featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus & more

After a summer jam-packed with international football action in Euro 2020 and the Olympics, Europe's showpiece domestic club competition returns with the Champions League.

The group stage draw will determine which clubs will face each other in the opening stage of the competition, potentially shaping the trajectory of the tournament as a whole.

Chelsea are current defending champions after defeating Premier League rivals Manchester City in the last season's final, adding a second Champions League trophy to their collection.