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2008–09 UEFA Cup group stage
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<p> The group stage of the <a href="/facts/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Cup/haUDjWLJ">2008–09 UEFA Cup</a> is the second stage of the competition proper. The draw took place on 7 October 2008 at UEFA headquarters in <a href="/facts/Nyon/AzElyAo6">Nyon</a>, <a href="/facts/Switzerland/LcGuxeTe">Switzerland</a>. Group stage matches began on 23 October 2008 and concluded on 18 December 2008. The top three teams in each group progressed to the Round of 32, to be joined by the eight third-place finishers from the Champions League group stage. </p>