The Champions League draw has taken place in Monaco, with Portugal's three participants learning their fate.
On the face of it Benfica have been handed the hardest task, while José Mourinho will cross swords with Portuguese opposition once again, his Chelsea team placed in the same group as Sporting. FC Porto will be delighted with what appears a negotiable group.
Groups with Portuguese clubs
Group C
BENFICA
Zenit
Bayer Leverkusen
Monaco
Group G
Chelsea
Schalke 04
SPORTING
Maribor
Group H
FC PORTO
Shakhtar Donetsk
Athletic Bilbao
Bate Borisov