Liverpool will begin its UEFA Champions League crown defence when the 2019-20 UCL draw kicks-off at Monaco in France on August 29, 2019 (Thursday). The UCL Draw is set to begin at 9:30 pm IST (Indian Time) and 5:30 GMT time. Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Champions League final last season to clinch its sixth European title. Tottenham will join 30 other European clubs, including many heavyweights of Europe, in the UCL pots when the draw begins on Thursday. Meanwhile, fans eager to follow the UCL draw for the 2019-20 football season and those searching for the telecast, online free live streaming, timings and other details of UEFA Champions League draw, should scroll down for all information. Champions League Awards 2018/19: Liverpool Players Dominate UEFA’s Shortlist for Best Forward, Midfielder, Defender and Goalkeeper.
Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi netted the two goals as Liverpool saw-off Tottenham in an all-English affair in the 2019 Champions League final in Madrid. Most of their opponents, including losing finalists Tottenham, have, however, spent heavily this summer transfer window and will challenge the Reds as they aim to become only the second team after Real Madrid to defend the Champions League (UCL) title. Real, who under coach Zinedine Zidane, clinched a hat-trick of UCL titles and four in five seasons were knocked out of the semi-finals by Ajax FC last season and will aim to reclaim the title this time.
When, where & what time will the UEFA Champions League 2019-20 Group Stage Draw take place? Know Fixture Date, Time and Venue Details
The UEFA Champions League draw for the 2019/20 European football season will take place at Monaco in France on August 29, 2019 (Thursday). The UCL draw is set to begin at 09:30 pm IST.
Where to Watch Live Telecast of UEFA 2019/20 Champions League Draw? TV Channels in India
Football frenzy Fans eager to watch the live telecast of the UEFA 2019/20 Champions League draw will be excited to know that Sony Network will be broadcasting the draw live in India. The 2019/20 UCL draw will be telecasted live on Star Sports 2 and its HD subsidy.
How to Watch the Free Live Streaming Online of UEFA 2019/20 Champions League Draw
For those not able to catch the live-action of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League draw on any television sets can switch to online media and enjoy the live streaming of the draw from Monaco. Sonyliv, which is the official online platform of Sony Network, will be live streaming the 2019/20 UCL draw for fans in India. Fans can also live stream the 2019/20 UCL group stage draw for free on UEFA's official website.
All 32 teams have been placed in four pots with each pot containing eight teams each. Champions League and Europa League winners Liverpool and Chelsea were placed in pot 1 along with the domestic league winners of top European leagues. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Juventus were the other teams in pot 1.
Full List of Teams in Four Pots of UCL 2019/20 Draw
POT 1: Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, Manchester City, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Zenit St Petersburg.
POT 2: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Napoli, Shakhtar Donetsk, Tottenham Hotspur, Ajax, Benfica.
POT 3: Lyon, Bayer Leverkusen, FC Salzburg, Olympiakos, Club Brugge, Valencia, Inter Milan, Dinamo Zagreb.
POT 4: Lokomotiv Moscow, Genk, Galatasaray, RB Leipzig, Slavia Prague, Red Star Belgrade, Atalanta, Lille.
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