The UEFA Champions League has taken a radical turn for the 2024/25 season, saying goodbye to the traditional group format and adopting a new system that promises more excitement and competitiveness.
With 36 teams in a “League Phase”, football fans are facing a historic edition of the most prestigious club tournament in Europe.
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A new format, a new challenge
In this new era of Champions LeagueEach team will play eight matches, facing rivals from different pots.
The top eight teams will advance directly to the round of 16, while the ninth to twenty-fourth ranked teams will play a play-off round to determine the remaining eight teams.
The twelve teams that do not pass this phase will be eliminated.
This change in format ensures a tighter schedule and greater physical demands on players, but also offers more opportunities for smaller teams to surprise and reach advanced rounds.
Best duels of the first phase
The first phase of the 2024/25 Champions League is packed with clashes that promise to be unforgettable.
Some of the most attractive duels that this season has in store for us are:
European Clasicos: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool vs. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich vs. PSG. Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich.
Giant duels: Manchester City vs. Inter Milan, PSG vs. Manchester City, Juventus vs. Manchester City, Arsenal vs. PSG.
These matches, and many others, promise strong emotions and will define the course of the competition.
The new Champions League promises excitement
The UEFA Champions League has taken a step into the future with a new format that promises more excitement and competitiveness.
The biggest teams in Europa will face off in epic duels, while smaller teams will have the chance to surprise the world.
This season, the Champions League will be more unpredictable than ever.
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