Champions League draw 2019: When is it, live stream and TV information, seedings, pots, odds
The Champions League is almost back with the Premier League sides enjoying newfound success in Europe with both Liverpool and Tottenham reaching last season’s final. The Reds prevailed in Madrid thanks to Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi’s goals, clinching the club’s sixth European crown. European giants on the continent have spent lavishly though this summer, with Real Madrid rebuilding under Zinedine Zidane, Barcelona pinching Antoine Griezmann from rivals Atletico Madrid and signing one of the revelations from last season’s competition in Frenkie De Jong from Ajax. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus remain strong contenders despite Maurizio Sarri replacing Massimiliano Allegri in Turin. While Manchester City will hope to finally break through to make a final under Pep Guardiola, with Chelsea returning after a year away. Here’s everything you need to know about the draw. When and where is the Champions League draw? The draw will take place in Monaco on Thursday, August 29. Expect proceedings should get underway at around 5pm. How can I watch the draw? The draw will be available to watch for free on Uefa’s official website with a live stream, while BT Sport will provide coverage and analysis across their platforms. Alternatively Independent Football will have you covered with a live blog to follow on the move or at work. Key dates The play-offs will take place on August 20-21 and 27-28. Matchday one of the group stage will take place on September 17-18.Champions League seedingsPot 1 * Liverpool * Chelsea * Barcelona * Bayern Munich * Juventus * Manchester City * Paris Saint-Germain * ZenitPot 2 * Real Madrid * Atletico Madrid * Borussia Dortmund * Napoli * Shakhtar Donetsk * Tottenham * Ajax * BenficaPot 3 * Lyon * Bayer Leverkusen * Salzburg * Olympiacos * Club Brugge * Valencia * Inter Milan * Dinamo ZagrebPot 4 * Lokomotiv Moscow * Genk * Galatasaray * RB Leipzig * Slavia Prague * Crvena Zvezda * Atalanta * LilleOddsMan City 4/1Barcelona 11/2Liverpool 7/1Real Madrid 8/1PSG 10/1Juventus 10/1Bayern Munich 14/1Tottenham 20/1 Atletico Madrid 20/1Borussia Dortmund 33/1Chelsea 33/1 Napoli 50/1Ajax 66/1Inter Milan 66/1Valencia 100/1RB Leipzig 100/1Lyon 150/1Bayer Leverkusen 150/1Atalanta 150/1 Benfica 150/1PSV 200/1