Nation: France
Established: 1899
Coach:  Albert Emon
Homeground: Stade de Velodrome
Web: www.om.net
Qualifying for the Champions League:
Beating SK Brann (Nor) in 3.round qualifier
Last season:
Knocked out by Chelsea
 

Nation: England
Established: March 15th 1892
coach: Rafael Benitez
Homeground: Anfield (45 362)
Web: www.liverpoolfc.tv
Qualifying for the Champions League:
Nr. 4 in Premier League.
Beat St.Liege 1-0  in 3. qualifying round
Last season: Lost semifinal to Chelsea
 

Nation: Netherland
Establihed: 1913
Coach: Ronald Koeman
Homeground: Philips Stadion (30 024)
Web:www.psv.nl
Qualifying for the Champions League:
League champions Holland (Eresdivisie)
Directly qualifyed
Last season: Group stage
Lost quarterfinal to Liverpool.

Nation: Spain
Establihed: 1903
Coach: Javier Aguirre
Homeground: Vicente Calderon
Web: www.clubatleticodemadrid.com
Qualifying for the Champions League:
Nr.4 i Primera division. Beat Schalke 4-1 on
aggregate in 3.qualifying round.
Last season:
Not qualified.