New expanded Champions League format from next season means computers are going to be used to make the draw.  UEFA draw simulations have shown that a manual draw for the new format would take between three and four hours and require 900 balls.  Instead a new hybrid method will be used - clubs will be drawn manually then the computer will take over and select their eight opponents. The new hybrid draw is expected to take around 35 minutes - the same duration as the current draw for the existing format.  An English IT company is coming up with the software which will carry out the digital part of the draw. There will also be two backup software systems and the draw will be audited.