The revamped UEFA Champions League enters its second season in 2025-2026 with the draw for the first stage taking place on Thursday.

The qualification period ended on Wednesday with some shock eliminations, including Scottish powerhouses Glasgow Rangers and Celtic and Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

The league phase will now get under way to decide who qualifies directly for the final knockout stages and who will head into the playoffs or worse – elimination.

Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at Thursday’s draw at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland:

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