UEFA announces new Champions League format from 2024, 36 clubs to feature in group stage
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UEFA announces new Champions League format from 2024, 36 clubs to feature in group stage

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Montreux: UEFA on Monday confirmed that a new format for the Champions League will be introduced from 2024 with the number of clubs in the group stage increasing from 32 to 36, despite an earlier announcement that 12 major clubs were planning to break away and start a rival Super League. The new format – which will see all 36 clubs brought together into one pool instead of the current system of four-team groups – was approved at an executive committee meeting of European football’s governing body in Switzerland. The announcement came hours after news broke of a proposed breakaway Super League which was met with an acid response from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. We cannot and will not allow that to change.” UEFA’s new-look Champions League will follow the so-called ‘Swiss system’, more commonly associated with chess, with clubs split into four pots of nine for the draw based on UEFA coefficients.

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UCL 2024-25: Which teams have qualified for Champions League quarterfinals and what are the fixtures?
1 week, 6 days ago

UCL 2024-25: Which teams have qualified for Champions League quarterfinals and what are the fixtures?

The Hindu  

Eight teams secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarterfinals after the second legs of the Round of 16 concluded on Thursday. Which all teams have qualified for the Champions League quarterfinals? FC Barcelona Bayern Munich Inter Milan Paris Saint-Germain Borussia Dortmund Arsenal Aston Villa Real Madrid Which team will face each other in the Champions League quarterfinals? …

Champions League 2024-25: Slot demands more from Liverpool ahead of PSG clash
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions League 2024-25: Slot demands more from Liverpool ahead of PSG clash

The Hindu  

Liverpool boss Arne Slot described Paris Saint Germain’s visit as the second of “three finals” in a week, but has warned much more is needed from the Premier League leaders to progress to the Champions League quarterfinals. But if I compare it with the game today, we need to go three, four, five, six or seven steps up in terms …

Champions League fixture dates for Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa confirmed
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1 month ago

Champions League fixture dates for Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa confirmed

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Arsenal travel to PSV and Aston Villa visit Club Brugge on Tuesday …

UEFA Champions League Draw: Liverpool, PSG set for blockbuster clash; Madrid face city rivals Atletico
1 month ago

UEFA Champions League Draw: Liverpool, PSG set for blockbuster clash; Madrid face city rivals Atletico

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Also confirmed in the UCL Round of 16 draw was an all-German showdown between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after finishing at the top of the standings at the end of the 36-team league phase. Reuters Liverpool are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster clash in …

Who will Arsenal face in the Champions League?
1 month ago

Who will Arsenal face in the Champions League?

The Hindu  

The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 edition has reached the round of 16 stages, with half of them finalised after the knockout phase playoffs that ended on February 19. England: Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid France: Paris Saint-Germain, Lille Germany: Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund Italy: Inter Milan Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord Portugal: Benfica Belgium: …

Champions League 2024-25: PSG humbles Brest 7-0 to seal last-16 spot
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1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: PSG humbles Brest 7-0 to seal last-16 spot

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Paris St Germain cruised into the Champions League last 16 with a crushing 7-0 home victory over fellow French side Brest in its knockout phase playoff second leg on Wednesday to secure a 10-0 aggregate triumph. For PSG, it marked its most dominant victory in European competition while Brest’s maiden Champions League appearance came to a brutal end as it …

Champions League 2024-25: Which teams have qualified for round of 16?
1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: Which teams have qualified for round of 16?

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, the final matchday of the knockout phase play-off of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League took place, after which the top 16 teams were decided. As per the new format, the top eight teams qualified for the Round of 16 directly, while sides placed ninth to 24th had to play two-legged playoffs to advance to the knockouts. The top …

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs

The Hindu  

UEFA and top European football clubs are set to drop the Swiss agency that has sold Champions League rights since 1992 and replace it with the U.S. firm of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. UEFA men’s club competitions — including the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Super Cup — have earned gross commercial revenue of at least 4.4 …

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs

Associated Press  

GENEVA — UEFA and top European soccer clubs are set to drop the Swiss agency that has sold Champions League rights since 1992 and replace it with the U.S. firm of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. UEFA men’s club competitions — including the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Super Cup — have earned gross commercial revenue of at …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Man City wary of weakened Real Madrid, says Guardiol
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Man City wary of weakened Real Madrid, says Guardiol

The Hindu  

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid’s habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors’ defence ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League playoff. Of course we have to make two good games to go through.” Since the sides’ met last year, Real have strengthened an …

Champions League 'set for ANOTHER change to format' as players' unions complain to UEFA about burnout
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 'set for ANOTHER change to format' as players' unions complain to UEFA about burnout

Daily Mail  

UEFA are considering another change to the Champions League format after only introducing a major revamp of the competition this season. Real Madrid are reigning European champions after beating Borussia Dortmund in the final Bernardo Silva watches as his penalty is saved by Real Madrid keeper Andriy Lunin with Manchester City crashing out of last year's Champions League quarter-finals on …

UEFA set to remove extra-time in Champions League knockout phase: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA set to remove extra-time in Champions League knockout phase: Report

The Hindu  

The Union of European Football Associations is weighing in on the decision to do away with the extra-time rule during the Champions League knockouts. In 2022-23, no Champions League ties beyond the round of 16 required extra time, compared to only three in the previous season. This edition of the Champions League underwent a schedule revamp as well, which saw …

Manchester United's possible Europa League last-16 opponents revealed after draw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manchester United's possible Europa League last-16 opponents revealed after draw

India Today  

Manchester United have learnt a little bit more about their possible Round of 16 opponents after the playoffs draw took place on Friday, January 31. Europa League Round of 16 Playoffs draw: Full FC Twente v Bodo/Glimt Union SG v Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar v Galatasaray Ferencvaros v Viktoria Plzen Fenerbahce v Anderlecht PAOK v Steaua Bucharest Midtjylland v Real …

UEFA Champions League playoffs: All you need to know about UCL 2024-25 draw, format, list of teams, live streaming info
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League playoffs: All you need to know about UCL 2024-25 draw, format, list of teams, live streaming info

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, the final matchday of the league phase of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League took place, after which the top 24 teams were decided. Here’s everything you need to know about teams involved and how the draw for the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs actually works: Which teams have to play the two-legged playoffs? Seeded teams: Atalanta Borussia Dortmund …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says new UCL format has been great lesson
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says new UCL format has been great lesson

The Hindu  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round but called the experience an “incredible lesson” for his team. City came back from a goal down to beat Belgian side Brugge on Wednesday in a nerve-jangling must-win league phase finale, to finish 22nd in …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid would not want to play Manchester City, says Carlo Ancelotti
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid would not want to play Manchester City, says Carlo Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid hopes to avoid Manchester City in the next round, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after it beat Brest 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League playoff where it will be seeded. “We don’t like to play against City, but if we have to, we’ll do it like on other occasions,” Ancelotti told a press conference when asked whether …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid downs Brest to earn playoff seeding; Benfica beats Juventus to finish 16th
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid downs Brest to earn playoff seeding; Benfica beats Juventus to finish 16th

The Hindu  

Defending champion Real Madrid made sure it would be seeded for Friday’s Champions League playoff draw by beating Stade Brest 3-0 away in the last round of the first phase on Wednesday. Real reached the Champions League knockout phase for the 28th consecutive year and extended its winning streak to five matches in all competitions. Brest vs Real Madrid Highlights …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City beats Club Brugge 3-1 to stay in UCL
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City beats Club Brugge 3-1 to stay in UCL

The Hindu  

Manchester City kept its Champions League campaign alive as it scraped into the playoffs by beating Belgium’s Club Brugge 3-1 in a nervy must-win match on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Mateo Kovacic and substitute Savinho, and a Brugge own goal. More from UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen book direct spots in Round of 16 “We try …

When is the Champions League draw? Date, time and how to watch as Liverpool and Arsenal discover their next opponents
1 month, 3 weeks ago

When is the Champions League draw? Date, time and how to watch as Liverpool and Arsenal discover their next opponents

Daily Mail  

This season's Champions League has taken some getting used to for fans familiar with the eight-group, four-team format that saw the top two teams in each group progress to the round of 16. The new league format in place for the 2024-25 season means that only the top eight teams in the group will qualify automatically for the last-16. This …

Can players signed in January transfer window play in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can players signed in January transfer window play in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts?

The Hindu  

Europe’s top teams are set to play in the final matchday of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league stage, with many sides vying for survival in the continental tournament on Wednesday. However, they will be without their January transfer window acquisitions for this final league stage match. According to the UEFA rules, teams participating in the Champions League, the Europa League, …

Champions League 2025: Qualification scenarios for Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions League 2025: Qualification scenarios for Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich

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The final day of the Champions League group stage promises drama, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich still fighting for an automatic spot in the knockout rounds and Manchester City currently out of playoffs spots. As the group stage draws to a close, three European giants, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, find themselves in precarious positions. With the …

Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Round: Last 16 draw and seedings explained; which teams will qualify
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Round: Last 16 draw and seedings explained; which teams will qualify

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The eighth and final matchday of the league stage of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League will take place on Wednesday with all 18 matches taking place simultaneously. Reuters The 2024-25 season of the UEFA Champions League gears up for its eighth and final matchday of the league stage with a lot at stake. Similarly, a team that finishes in seventh …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Slot prioritizes rest over standings, omits key players for PSV clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Slot prioritizes rest over standings, omits key players for PSV clash

The Hindu  

Liverpool can afford to rest a host of regular starters for its last league-phase game in the Champions League and giving players a break is more of a priority than maintaining first place in the standings, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday. Captain Virgil van Dijk, top scorer Mohamed Salah and keeper Alisson have all been left behind for Wednesday’s …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Qualification scenarios, which teams will go to playoffs, who will go out?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Qualification scenarios, which teams will go to playoffs, who will go out?

The Hindu  

The Champions League’s new-look league phase reaches its conclusion on Wednesday with big names like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in danger of early elimination. With so much jeopardy going into the final round of games before the knockout stages, UEFA’s revamp of European club football’s elite competition looks to have delivered. List of all Champions League games on the …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Guardiola concerned over finances if Man City fails to progress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Guardiola concerned over finances if Man City fails to progress

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola said he is aware of the financial implications of failing to reach the Champions League knockout stages as his side head into Wednesday’s final group game against Club Brugge needing a win to stay in the hunt. City has reached the Champions League knockout stages every season since Guardiola took the helm in 2016, but is …

Champions League matchday eight: Who can qualify automatically? Who needs a play-off? Who are out?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions League matchday eight: Who can qualify automatically? Who needs a play-off? Who are out?

New York Times  

Four months, 126 games and 406 goals later, the final matchday of the inaugural league phase of the Champions League is here. Mikel Arteta’s side sit in third on 16 points, three points ahead of Aston Villa, Monaco, Feyenoord and Lille, who are all outside the crucial top eight places on goal difference. For Arsenal to fall out of the …

Champions League final group matches: Our writers pick the one game out of 18 they’ll be watching tomorrow
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions League final group matches: Our writers pick the one game out of 18 they’ll be watching tomorrow

New York Times  

Whatever your views on the Champions League’s new format this season, there can be little doubt it has set us up for a dramatic final round of league-phase games. Manchester City v Club Brugge Sam Lee: This one does not really need an introduction, but here goes: if City do not win, they will be out of the 2024-25 Champions …

The new Champions League format appears to be leveling the playing field. Just ask Man City
2 months ago

The new Champions League format appears to be leveling the playing field. Just ask Man City

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season, meaning more games and more money for European soccer’s elite, as well as a rebuttal to the threat of a controversial breakaway super league. The introduction of a 36-team league phase of the competition - replacing eight mini groups of four - has provided shock …

Champions League projections: Are we heading for El Clasico in the last 16?
2 months ago

Champions League projections: Are we heading for El Clasico in the last 16?

New York Times  

With just one round of fixtures remaining of the inaugural 36-team Champions League league phase, two-thirds of the competition are still awaiting their fate. With a sensational 5-4 win over Benfica — twice coming from two goals down before securing a stoppage-time win — Barcelona sealed their place in the top eight, still with a 9.9 per cent chance of …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Dortmund’s shock loss to Bologna piles pressure on manager Sahin
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2 months ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Dortmund’s shock loss to Bologna piles pressure on manager Sahin

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin said he still felt the trust of his players but would talk to club bosses after Tuesday’s shock 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League that stretched its losing run to four games across all competitions. After going 1-0 up in Bologna, Dortmund conceded two goals in two minutes midway through the second half …

Women’s Champions League to wrap up group stage that highlights a growing imbalance in European game
3 months, 1 week ago

Women’s Champions League to wrap up group stage that highlights a growing imbalance in European game

Associated Press  

The competitive imbalance in women’s club soccer in Europe will be underscored this week in the final round of Champions League group-stage matches where little is on the line because of the dominance of the continent’s top teams. The eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals have already secured their spots with one round remaining: Lyon and Wolfsburg from Group A; …

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund

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Manchester City succumbed to yet another defeat after they went down 2-0 to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Manchester City’s with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola’s old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club competition. Juventus players …

Juventus deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Juventus deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts

Hindustan Times  

Manchester City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition. Juventus' Weston McKennie celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Arsenal, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Feyenoord and Stuttgart were also …

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting

The Hindu  

Barcelona can learn from the setbacks it has faced in its La Liga 2024-25 campaign and continue to improve, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday ahead of its Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund. The draw was not the ideal result ahead of a vital clash against Champions League regular Dortmund, but Flick said it was natural for teams to …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s malaise leaves the English champion in the unusual position of fretting over qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League ahead of a tricky trip to Italian giant Juventus. City has often hit top form down the home straight to win the league during Guardiola’s six title successes in the past seven seasons. City squad ‘not enough’ …

Return of the European Super League: '60 top clubs ready to sign up - with English teams expected to be willing to join' in revival of controversial plans which sparked mass protests in 2021
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Return of the European Super League: '60 top clubs ready to sign up - with English teams expected to be willing to join' in revival of controversial plans which sparked mass protests in 2021

Daily Mail  

European football risks another identity crisis with roughly 60 clubs reportedly willing to take part in a renewed push to establish a Super League. Roughly 60 clubs are ready to sign up to a renewed European Super League plan, a report claims Several top Premier League sides are said to be keen, though it is not revealed who Fans reacted …

UCL 2024-25: Bayern manager Kompany bewildered by new Champions League format
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UCL 2024-25: Bayern manager Kompany bewildered by new Champions League format

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he had yet to fully understand how the new Champions League format worked after his team earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain on Tuesday to improve its chances of reaching the knockout stage. “It will look good if we win a few more matches.” The Bavarians climbed to 11th with nine …

SPO 1-5 ARS Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal thrashes Sporting for third win of season
4 months ago

SPO 1-5 ARS Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal thrashes Sporting for third win of season

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Sporting CP vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match played at the José Alvalade Stadium. LINEUPS Sporting starting XI: Israel, Juste, Diomande, Inacio, Quenda, Morita, Hjumland, Araujo, Trincao, Edwards, Gyokeres Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW Arsenal needs to be ruthless to secure a …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash
4 months ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has urged his side to be brave in Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Bayern Munich, admitting its stuttering start leaves no room for error. PSG is languishing just under the play-off section of the Champions League standings in 25th, having won one and lost two of its four matches to date. “It’s obvious that …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: New UCL format not easy for anyone, says Simeone
4 months ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: New UCL format not easy for anyone, says Simeone

The Hindu  

The new Champions League format means it is not easy for any team, said Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone before his side visit Czech champions Sparta Prague on Tuesday. Europe’s top-tier club competition now has 36 teams in a league table, a format where each side faces eight different opponents instead of groups with three home and-away ties. “From what …

UEFA Champions League preview: UCL returns with Liverpool-Real Madrid and Bayern-PSG rematches of recent finals
4 months ago

UEFA Champions League preview: UCL returns with Liverpool-Real Madrid and Bayern-PSG rematches of recent finals

The Hindu  

Real Madrid playing Liverpool in the Champions League has twice in recent years been a final between arguably the two best teams in the competition. Liverpool, which will host Wednesday’s game, is eight points clear atop the Premier League under new coach Arne Slot and the only team to win all four Champions League games so far. City went unbeaten …

Premier League 2025-26 dates announced: New season to kick-off on Aug 16, final round on May 24, 2026
4 months ago

Premier League 2025-26 dates announced: New season to kick-off on Aug 16, final round on May 24, 2026

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 Premier League season will kick off on August 16, while the final round will be played on May 24, 2026, the League announced on Friday. There is no game scheduled on December 24 this season, while the league added next season’s schedule will ensure no two rounds take place within 60 hours of each other during the busy …

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: A rematch for the ages, Barcelona faces Bayern in a clash of titans
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5 months ago

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: A rematch for the ages, Barcelona faces Bayern in a clash of titans

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A plethora of exciting matches await this week in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will clash in a rematch of the 2023-24 final, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich will battle it out in a clash of titans. Other notable matches include AC Milan vs Club Brugge, Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk, and Juventus vs VfB Stuttgart.

Why Manchester United are playing Europa League tie on a Wednesday
6 months ago

Why Manchester United are playing Europa League tie on a Wednesday

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United will take on FC Twente at …

2027 Champions League final to be moved due to lack of San Siro guarantees
6 months ago

2027 Champions League final to be moved due to lack of San Siro guarantees

New York Times  

The bidding process for the 2027 men’s Champions League final will be re-opened after UEFA opted not to assign it to Milan’s San Siro due to a lack of clarity over the stadium’s refurbishment plans. The decision was taken by UEFA’s executive committee after Milan’s city council could not guarantee that San Siro’s refurbishment works would not impact the stadium …

Everything NEW in the Champions League: Easier ways to watch on the BBC and through Amazon Prime, 64 extra matches, a confusing format and five teams in for the first time... as the European football
6 months, 1 week ago

Everything NEW in the Champions League: Easier ways to watch on the BBC and through Amazon Prime, 64 extra matches, a confusing format and five teams in for the first time... as the European football

Daily Mail  

A brand new Champions League campaign is upon us, and this one promises to be very different to anything we have seen before. Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid are the defending champions, but the Champions League will be very different this season UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has brought in a number of new changes New teams One of the ideas behind …

The new Champions League sets up a high-stakes game in football’s ‘turning point’
6 months, 1 week ago

The new Champions League sets up a high-stakes game in football’s ‘turning point’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The modern Champions League has shown that question doesn’t really warrant proper …

The fixture which shows football’s changing face - and how AC Milan got left behind
6 months, 1 week ago

The fixture which shows football’s changing face - and how AC Milan got left behind

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite that almost perpetual status as the next greatest clubs on the …

Why are there Champions League games taking place on Thursday? Plus why the Carabao Cup is also on? Here is everything you need to know about the new European club schedule
6 months, 1 week ago

Why are there Champions League games taking place on Thursday? Plus why the Carabao Cup is also on? Here is everything you need to know about the new European club schedule

Daily Mail  

This week after much anticipation fans will finally get a glimpse of the new 2024-25 Champions League format. In the biggest shake-up since its founding, UEFA have banished the group stage in favour of an all new-league phase As a result of the new format, some games will be played on Thursday this week instead of the usual Tuesday and …

New Champions League format: How many points are needed in the ‘Swiss model’ for 2024-25?
6 months, 1 week ago

New Champions League format: How many points are needed in the ‘Swiss model’ for 2024-25?

The Telegraph  

This season’s Champions League has a radically different feel and rhythm with Europe’s premier club competition switching to a 36-team “Swiss Model”. It means four additional teams in the tournament and the end of the group stage, with all the clubs playing in one league. The Champions League group stage has undergone the biggest change in format for 20 years, …

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