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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP-BY-GROUP GUIDE: Man City are ready to defend their crown... but Jude Bellingham is out to inspire Real Madrid to a 15th title, while Harry Kane chases the ultimate prize with Bayern Munich

The Champions League is back for another season as Europe's elite prepare to battle it out on the biggest stage in club football.

Manchester City are out to retain their status as European champions, while cross-city rivals United face a daunting curtain-raiser against Bayern Munich.

Arsenal return to the Champions League following a six-year absence and Newcastle rejoin the top table for the first time since 2003 as they look to qualify from the toughest group of the lot.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are searching for a 15th European title and will be spurred on by Jude Bellingham as he prepares for his first Champions League outing at the Santiago Bernabeu.