Groups and schedule for the Champions League 2013-14

Last update 29 August, 2013 by Julio Muñoz

The 59th edition of the Champions League already knows the composition of the groups and the calendar of these that will begin next 17 September. In total, 32 teams divided into eight groups where the first two advance to the round of 16, the third falls to the Europa League and the fourth is eliminated. The final being next 24 May at the Da Luz stadium in Lisbon, In Colgados por el Fútbol we present you the analysis and the roadmap of the eight groups of the maximum continental competition:

Group A: Manchester United, Shakhtar Donetsk, B. Leverkusen and Real Sociedad

Affordable group that of the English who should not have problems to pass and also as first. With Rooney in their ranks finally, only the fight for second place seems to open a bit of interest to a group where that is if there are no sweet experts. for that second place, everything is wide open, although Real Sociedad could have a slight advantage in view of what we have seen in the previous phase. Carlos Vela and Sefenovic will be essential to know how far the Spanish team is capable of reaching. and a nuance, I speak of second place for the Real, but I am not very clear that the team from San Sebastian is inferior to United.

B Group: Real Madrid, Juventus, Galatasaray and Copenhagen.

Nice group that of two classics like Madrid and Juventus. A priori, both teams must play the pass to the round of 16, with Galatasaray waiting. Everything that is not it, it would be a huge surprise. Copenhagen will wait for a miracle, that there is no fooling, seems to go very far.

Group C: Benfica, PSG, Olympiacos and Anderlecht

One of the easiest groups. El PSG, on the second bass drum, You can be satisfied because in theory it is the great favorite to occupy the first place. the lusos, that will host the final next 24 of may, they shouldn't have any trouble beating the Greeks and Belgians, that they should fight for a place in the Europa League.

group D: Bayern Munich, CSKA, Manchester City, Victoria Pilsen

of favorites, Bavaria and City. They are the ones who should distribute the paper, with a slight advantage for the current Champions League champions. Everything that is not that will be surprise and capital letter. CSKA should be the third classified. Plzen seems to have done a lot with reaching the group stage.

Group E: Chelsea, Schalke 04, Basilea y Steaua de Bucarest

The most unbalanced group. If Mourinho wants to win his third Champions, this is the easiest way to start the assault. Basel could have a good chance to strengthen at home and secure second place., although everything is possible, until an old champion of Europe passes, he Star. Schalke is not good, but it's still always dangerous.

Group F: Arsenal, Olympique de Marseille, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli

Very balanced group the F without favorites without any easy squad. Possibly, the group of death. Borussia Dortmund is the favorite in a quartet where the evolution of Benítez's Nápoles is eagerly awaited, perhaps the most reliable candidate for second place, with permission from Arsenal de Wenger and Olympique. In our opinion, the group to see the best matches.

Group G: Port, Atlético de Madrid, Zenit of Saint Petersburg and Austria of Vienna.

Compact group where Atlético and Porto should dominate the roost. The colchoneros are compact at home and solid away as they have shown in the last Super Cup. The Portuguese always a danger with young players always willing to create problems. Zenit is a box of surprises, as soon

group H: Barcelona, AC Milan, Ajax and Glasgow Celtic

By names the toughest group with 15 European Cups won between three of the European giants. However, the reality is different. Neither Milan nor Ajax are at their best and although they are still strong at home, they are not so much in European competitions. Logic indicates that the Catalan team must qualify first, and that the second place should be from the Lombard club.

Calendar of the first phase of the Champions League 2013-14: