Since the turn of the decade, City have become one of the premier contenders in the Champions League. However, Pep Guardiola’s side narrowly made it out of last season’s inaugural league phase, and were then dismantled by Real Madrid in the knockout stage playoffs last term, failing to make it to the round of 16 for the first time since 2012–13.

Manchester City, alongside Europe’s premier clubs, will find out their initial fate in the opening stage of this season’s UEFA Champions League this week.As holders of the 2022/23 crown and

The first Champions League draw to determine teams' league phase opponents is set for Thursday, Aug. 28. The full list of fixtures will release on Saturday, Aug. 30. The draw is set for 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. The French city of Monaco is the venue for the draw.