Olympiakos vs Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Malmo in CL draw

The Greek champion Olympiacos is not seen as a serious threat by the international media.

Olympiacos’ coach Miguel Gonzalez said: "Both Atletico and Juventus are very strong opponents. There were easier options for us, but one always has to fight. My hope is that my players will be consistent and produce high-level performances in all encounters."

Atletico Madrid sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero said: "Big teams, all of them champions of their respective leagues. We are going to meet some great players who will make it very difficult but we will compete at our top level, as we always do, to reach the last 16."

Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta notes: "Sincerely, it's not too bad a group. Of course, there are pitfalls: Malmo are in full activity in a championship that finishes in November. But we will honor the shirt we wear."

Draw for the Champions League Group Stage made in Monaco on Thursday:

Group A    Atletico Madrid (Spain) Juventus (Italy) Olympiakos Piraeus (Greece) Malmo (Sweden)

Group B    Real Madrid (Spain) Basel (Switzerland) Liverpool (England) Ludogorets (Bulgaria)

Group C    Benfica (Portugal) Zenit St Petersburg (Russia) Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) Monaco (France)

Group D    Arsenal (England) Borussia Dortmund (Germany) Galatasaray (Turkey) Anderlecht (Belgium)

Group E     Bayern Munich (Germany) Manchester City (England) CSKA Moscow (Russia) AS Roma (Italy) Group F Barcelona (Spain) Paris St Germain (France) Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) APOEL Nicosia (Cyprus)

Group G    Chelsea (England) Schalke 04 (Germany) Sporting Lisbon (Portugal) Maribor (Slovenia)

Group H     Porto (Portugal) Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) Athletic Bilbao (Spain) BATE Borisov (Belarus) .