Aston Villa have been handed a tough draw in the league phase of the Champions League with a trip to Barcelona and a home clash against back-to-back winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Villa will also host German giants Borussia Dortmund and travel to Belgium to face Club Brugge.
Unai Emery's side will host Fenerbahce with a tough away trip to fellow Turkish side Galatasaray also on the agenda.
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Their draw is rounded off with a home tie against Norwegian side Viking and an away clash in Prague against Slavia Prague.
Villa come into this year's competition as Europa League champions after they beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in the final in May.
However, it has been a summer of significant departures at Villa Park with Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa and Youri Tielemans all leaving the club.
Aston Villa's Champions League draw in full:
Barcelona (A)
Club Brugge (A)
Fenerbahce (H)
Galatasaray (A)
Viking (H)
Slavia Prague.(A)