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I was sure the answer to my question is "No", but I can't seem to find any concrete resources to confirm it either way.
Is it possible for two teams from the same domestic league to be drawn to play against each other in the same group of the Champions League?
In the 2015/16 UEFA Champions League competition, two teams from the same domestic league may not be drawn to play in the same group. Furthermore, two teams from the same national association (even if they are in different domestic leagues, eg. the Premier League and the Football League Championship) also may not play in the same group.
From the Regulations of the UEFA Champions League 2015/16 (pdf), p. 22:
Article 16 Match system – group stage
16.01 Once the play-offs have been completed, the 32 remaining clubs are drawn into eight groups of four in accordance with Paragraph 13.05. Clubs from the same association cannot be drawn into the same group.
I'm not sure it's still possible but in the 2005/2006 Champions League group stage both Chelsea and Liverpool were in group G along with Betis Sevilla and Anderlecht.
This was possible because Liverpool lost their protection because they did not finish in a CL qualifying position in the league, but did win the CL the year before.
When clubs of the same league or Association arbe drawn in the same group,,they are not to play before confirmation from the Champions board of Regulations,,,
