A first glance at the UEFA Cup groups

At long last, the UEFA Cup draw! I love draws. I just love 'em.

There's so much to discuss. But before we begin, if you want to get a detailed look at the eight groups drawn today in Nyon, go here.

Now some thoughts on the groups:

First, the Germans were unlucky. Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt were handed very challenging groups.