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06th Aug 2015

Manchester United’s potential Champions League opponents confirmed

Simon Lloyd

Manchester United’s route to the Champions League has become a little clearer before Friday’s draw.

After securing a top-four spot last season, a two-legged qualification tie is all that stands between Louis van Gaal’s side and a return to Europe’s premier club competition… but things might not be as straightforward as they hoped.

United will probably want to avoid a long trip to Russia to face CSKA Moscow, and won’t relish the thought of facing Italian side Lazio. Monaco, who defeated Arsenal in last year’s competition, could also be a stern task.

Other options include Club Brugge of Belgium and Austrian side Rapid Vienna.

Louis van Gaal will learn his side’s fate when the draw is made on Friday at 11:00.