There are two schools of thought when it comes to what kinds of opponents you want to face on a European adventure, particularly when you’ve not had one for a decade.
Do you want to get the easiest group possible, providing a nominally easier route through to the knockout stages? Or do you just want to play as many European giants as possible so you can enjoy a memorable away trip and hopefully claim some big scalps?
With Newcastle United now assured a place in the Champions League place for next season, fans can start asking themselves that very question – but working out what groups are actually possible can be a tricky business thanks to the complicated seeding system Uefa have in place.
