NewsLiverpool discover Champions League league-phase opponents

Thursday's draw in Monaco paired the Reds with the following sides in the opening section of the competition:

Atletico Madrid

Internazionale

FC Porto

Club Brugge

Villarreal

Fenerbahce

RC Lens

LASK

The meetings with Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, Villarreal and RC Lens will be played at Anfield.

Andoni Iraola's men take on Internazionale, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and LASK away from home.

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Fixture details will be announced "no later than Saturday", according to UEFA.

Teams that finish in the top eight of the 36-strong league-phase table automatically progress to the Round of 16.

Those that place ninth to 24th enter the knockout round play-offs for the chance to advance.