The Champions League draw will take place on Thursday evening
will be in Pot 1, meaning they will avoid other champions from around the continent.Whilst from Pot 3 and Pot 4, the easiest ties on paper will be against FC Copenhagen and RC Lens.
This will be Newcastle’s first taste of European football since 2012, hence why they are put into Pot 4.And from Pot 3, FC Porto will be the kindest team to play against on paper.The draw for the group stage will take place in Monaco on Thursday 31 August, at 5pm.
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