The draw was held in Monte Carlo and was attended by UEFA president Michel Platini and Albert II, Prince of Monaco. PAOK FC were represented by their president Iakovos Angelidis and general director Makis Gagatsis.

PAOK were drawn into Group C, along with mighty Borussia Dortmund from Germany, up-and-coming FC Krasnodar from Russia and Qäbälä FC who sprang a huge surprise on Thursday by eliminating Panathinaikos in Leoforos, in the competition’s play-offs.

Stay connected on paokfc.gr for the group stage detailed schedule, the first reactions from the black-and-white camp and the rivals’ profiles.