In the eagerly awaited draw for the new Champions League league phase, FC Barcelona has discovered its formidable opponents. The Blaugranes will be going head-to-head with Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Atalanta, Benfica, Young Boys, Crvena Zvezda, Brest, and Monaco. The fixtures, which will take place between September and January next year, will see Barça play both home and away games to secure a spot in the last 16 of the prestigious competition.

At home, the Estadi Olímpic will witness thrilling clashes against Bayern Munich, Atalanta, Young Boys, and Brest. On the other hand, Barça will face challenging away games against Borussia Dortmund, Benfica, Crvena Zvezda, and Monaco. With four home games and four away games, the team will have numerous opportunities to prove their mettle against strong European counterparts.

Two heavyweight German teams, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, loom as significant challenges for FC Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick, who formerly managed Bayern Munich, is well-acquainted with his former club. The two teams have crossed each other's paths in European competition a total of 13 times, with a historical record of two wins, one draw, and ten defeats for Barça. Meanwhile, Barça's encounters with Borussia Dortmund have been few, with their most recent meeting in the group stage during the 19/20 season resulting in a 0-0 draw and a 3-1 victory for the Blaugranes.

The matchups against Atalanta, Young Boys, and Brest present an exciting opportunity for FC Barcelona, as they have never faced these teams in competitive matches before. However, recent performances indicate that these encounters will not be easy, as Atalanta are the reigning Europa League champions, Young Boys are the current Swiss league champions, and Brest achieved their highest-ever finish in Ligue 1 last season, earning them a spot in European competition for the first time.

The Blaugranes also face tough challenges from Crvena Zvezda, Monaco, and Benfica. Crvena Zvezda's intimidating stadium atmosphere, coupled with their status as the current SuperLiga champions and Serbian Cup holders, make them formidable opponents. Monaco recently showcased their strength by defeating Barcelona 3-0 in the Gamper Trophy. Lastly, Benfica, a traditional European rival for Barcelona, has a mixed history against the Catalans, marked by one win, one defeat, and two draws.

Reflecting on the draw, Football Coordinator Bojan Krkic expressed optimism about the new format of the Champions League and emphasized the importance of focusing on playing well and advancing as far as possible. Bojan also dismissed the notion that the toughness of the opponents would affect motivation, stating that playing in such high-stakes matches for a club like Barça requires total commitment and a strong team spirit.

With an arduous path ahead, FC Barcelona is determined to showcase their skills and spirit as they compete against some of Europe's finest teams. The clash of titans awaits as the Champions League kicks into high gear starting in September.