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AC Milan, under new boss Paulo Fonseca, and Liverpool, led by fresh face Arne Slot, are out to erase their early-season stumbles.

Slot, who took the reins from Jurgen Klopp, inherited a team that secured a third-place finish in the Premier League, ensuring their return to Champions League football.

However, much more is expected from the Reds this season, especially after missing out on silverware last term.

Liverpool’s first-round journey is packed with high-stakes showdowns. In addition to facing familiar foes AC Milan, they will lock horns with reigning champions Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen. Bologna, RB Leipzig, Girona, Lille, and PSV Eindhoven will also aim to throw a spanner in Liverpool’s European ambitions.

Only the top eight teams from the 36-club league phase will sail into the last 16, while those finishing 9th to 24th will have a playoff lifeline. For teams ranked 25th and below, it’s the end of the road.

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