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The draw for the second-seeded teams began immediately afterward.
The spinning draw ball slowly came to a stop, revealing the Dortmund crest!
The entire venue instantly erupted in uproar!
Dortmund, the black-and-yellow storm of the Bundesliga!
Their impact was overwhelming, their running relentless, their transitions between attack and defense lightning-fast. They possessed the most terrifying attacking firepower in Europe and the most fervent home atmosphere.
Dortmund had long remained among the Bundesliga's top teams, producing wave after wave of talented players. Their style was immensely entertaining, and they were widely recognized in European Football as an elite powerhouse capable of upsetting any giant.
Arsenal against Dortmund—the Premier League overlords against a Bundesliga powerhouse, Possession Control clashing head-on with a frenzied high-impact style. The matchup instantly maximized the appeal of the group stage.
The entire internet exploded. Comments flooded the screens, and the hype instantly surged to number one across the web.
"Exciting... this is seriously too exciting. Dortmund going head-to-head with Arsenal!"
"This group is absolutely a showdown at the ceiling of attacking firepower—Cosmic Team versus the youth storm!"
"Dortmund may not be a top-tier giant, but they've never feared strong teams. They can absolutely go toe-to-toe with them!"
Before the heated discussion could subside, the third-seeded team was immediately revealed.
Galatasaray was placed into Group D.
A Turkish superpower, they boasted Europe's most intimidating home atmosphere. They were fierce and physical away from home, thrived on full-blooded clashes, and excelled at overturning top giants on their own ground.
The final fourth-seeded team was revealed, with Anderlecht claiming the last spot in Group D.
The dominant force in Belgian football and a regular in the UEFA Champions League, they played steadily, possessed strong cohesion, and had considerable ability to disrupt the group.
With that, the complete Group D draw was