Bayern Munich, Rosengard and Benfica, in Champions League

Bayern Munich, Rosengard and Benfica will provide Barça's opposition in the Champions League group stage, as determined ion Monday's draw in Nyon, where last year's runners-up were among the top seeds.

The games with the Germans will bring back memories of two great semifinals in 2019, and there were also some fine encounters with the Swedes in 2017, with the Catalans progressing on both occasions. But this will be the first time Barça have played the Portuguese outfit.

The first games are being played on October 19 and 20, and the stage closes on December 21 and 22.

The other groups
A) Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Vllzania
B) Wolfsburg, Slavia Prague, St. Polten and Roma
C) Olympique Lyon, Arsenal, Juventus and Zurich

Says Jonatan Giráldez

“On past records and based on the game they play, Bayern is a team to consider seriously. They have improved a lot on last season and know all about the Champions League. I'm sure they're one of the best teams in the continent”.

“Bayern, Rosengard and Benfica are all very motivating for the fans, for the club and for us, who will also be trying to do a good job, develop our football and see what kind of level we are at.”