Arsenal face a tough task against Turkish runners-up Fenerbahçe in the most notable tie of the Champions League playoff draw. Elsewhere, AC Milan will have to beat PSV Eindhoven if they're to qualify, while Lyon's fixture against Real Sociedad also looks an intriguing prospect. Here's the full draw:
Arsenal handed tough tie in Champions League playoffs
Arsenal will have to beat Turkish side Fenerbahçe if they’re to qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.
Harold Cunningham
Champions route (progressed through the third qualifying round)
GNK Dinamo Zagreb v FK Austria Wien
PFC Ludogorets Razgrad v FC Basel 1893
FC Viktoria Plzeň v NK Maribor
FC Shakhter Karagandy v Celtic FC
FC Steaua Bucureşti v Legia Warszawa
League route
Olympique Lyonnais v Real Sociedad de Fútbol
FC Schalke 04 v FC Metalist Kharkiv (UKR)
FC Paços de Ferreira v FC Zenit St Petersburg
PSV Eindhoven v AC Milan
Fenerbahçe SK v Arsenal FC
It’s worth noting that Arsenal and Schalke will be crossing their fingers for automatic progression, given that Fenerbahçe and Metalist Kharkiv’s participation in the competition is subject to disciplinary proceedings in match-fixing cases. Fener’s hearing is expected to take place on the 28th August.
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