1899 Hoffenheim, Red Star Belgrade (1991 European champions) and Young Boys will make their debut appearances in the group stage (although Red Star Belgrade have appeared in the European Cup group stage).
1899 Hoffenheim, Red Star Belgrade (juara Piala Champions Eropa 1991), dan Young Boys tampil untuk pertama kalinya dalam babak grup (meski Red Star Belgrade telah tampil dalam babak grup Piala Champions Eropa).