Real Madrid’s Potential Champions League Group Stage Rivals for 2023-24

When we dive into the illustrious history of the Champions League, the name that resonates strongly is Real Madrid. With an astonishing 14 UCL titles under their belt, they are a force to be reckoned with, always in the mix for more triumphs. In the 2023-24 season, under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, the goal for the ‘Merengues’ is to add another star to their crest, further enhancing their legacy.

Reflecting on the 2022-23 campaign, Real Madrid battled their way to the semifinals of the tournament, only to be halted by the reigning champions, Manchester City. Now, with a keen sense of self-awareness and determination, they’re aiming to clinch their fifteenth European title.

The journey starts with the group stage, where Real Madrid could face a range of potential opponents in the 2023-24 Champions League. Let’s take a closer look at who might share a group with them:

Pot 1:

Bayern Munich
Benfica
Feyenoord
Manchester City
Napoli
PSG
Pot 3:

Celtic Glasgow
Crvena Zvezda
Lazio
Milan
Salzburg
Shakhtar Donetsk
Braga
Pot 4:

Lens
Newcastle
Union Berlin
Galatasaray
Celtic
Young Boys
Antwerp
However, there are certain teams that fate won’t allow to cross paths with Real Madrid in the group stage:

Teams in Pot 2:

Arsenal
Borussia Dortmund
Inter Milan
Manchester United
Porto
RB Leipzig
Fellow Spanish Teams:

Atletico Madrid
Barcelona
Sevilla
Real Sociedad
With this mix of potential opponents and avoided clashes, Real Madrid embarks on another journey in pursuit of European glory, aiming to etch their name further into the annals of football history.