Holders Bayern Munich and Spanish champions
Barcelona will be among the front-runners,
while Rafa Benitez's Italian side face a potential
'group of death'
The seedings for Thursday's Champions League
group stage draw in Monaco have been
decided and the biggest news is the presence
of last year's runners-up Dortmund in pot
three and Rafa Benitez's Napoli in pot four.
The 32 qualifiers have been divided into four
pots, with the restriction that teams from the
same national association cannot be drawn
together.
There are few surprises in pot one as holders
Bayern Munich take their place alongside
powerhouses such as Barcelona, Manchester
United and Chelsea - although the occupation
of Portuguese duo Porto and Benfica will raise
some eyebrows.
Last year's finalists Borussia Dortmund have to
settle for a place in pot three, meaning they
could once again end up in a tricky pool - with
a group featuring Barcelona, Paris Saint-
Germain and Napoli on the cards.
Another potential 'group of death' could be one
consisting of Belgian champions Anderlecht -
who are only in pot four - and giants
Manchester City, Juventus and reigning
European champions Bayern Munich.
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