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LASK Draws Real Madrid and Liverpool in Champions League

From Der Standard · () German

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  • Austrian football club LASK has been drawn against formidable opponents Real Madrid and Liverpool in the Champions League league phase.
  • Other teams in LASK's group include FC Porto, Sporting Lisbon, Fenerbahce, Bodö/Glimt, Slovan Bratislava, and AEK Athens.
  • The league phase of the Champions League is set to begin on September 8.

Austrian champions LASK have been handed a daunting draw in their Champions League debut, facing football giants Real Madrid and Liverpool in the league phase. The draw, held on Thursday in Monaco, placed the Linzer alongside these European powerhouses, presenting a significant test for the team led by coach Dietmar Kühbauer.

Beyond the headline matchups, LASK will also compete against FC Porto, Sporting Lisbon, Fenerbahce, Bodö/Glimt, Slovan Bratislava, and AEK Athens. This diverse group of opponents offers a range of challenges as LASK navigates its first foray into Europe's premier club competition.

The league phase of the Champions League is scheduled to commence on September 8. The specific match dates for LASK and the other participating teams will be released by UEFA by Saturday. This marks a historic moment for the club, offering a platform to compete against some of the best teams on the continent.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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