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The Champions League returns in 2021-22 with Europe’s top clubs vying for continental glory. The UCL draw has slotted 32 teams into groups to get the competition underway. Chelsea is the defending champion after defeating Manchester City 1-0 in last year’s final. Here’s a look at how Group B shapes up in this year’s Champions League.
Teams
Atletico Madrid
Liverpool
AC Milan
FC Porto
Best team
Liverpool: This is the “Group of Death” in the Champions League this season, something manager Jurgen Klopp will certainly sound off on. However, Liverpool’s squad is the best if healthy. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are a great front line with Diogo Jota adding some firepower as well. The defense remains strong and Klopp is arguably the best manager here. Atletico Madrid is no slouch, but Liverpool has the edge.
Sleeper team
AC Milan: With the Italian powerhouse in Pot 4, someone was going to be unhappy with this draw. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ante Rebic and Olivier Giroud are the big names, but look for Simon Kjaer, Sandro Tonali and Pietro Pellegri to be impact players for this side. The path of out this group is not easy, but AC Milan has the talent to compete with Atletico and Liverpool.