The upcoming UEFA Champions League season promises a seismic shift with the introduction of a revamped format.
The prestigious tournament will now feature 36 teams competing in a league-style structure, departing from the traditional group stage. This groundbreaking change has ignited anticipation among fans worldwide.
As the draw for the 2024/25 season approaches, excitement is mounting. Football enthusiasts are eager to see how their favorite clubs will fare in this new era.
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With giants like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain vying for glory, the competition is expected to be more intense than ever.
Key Details about the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Draw
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Location: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Time in India: 17:00 GMT
Get ready for a thrilling season of European football as the Champions League enters a new chapter.
Teams:
England: Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa
Spain: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Girona, Atletico Madrid
Italy: Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, Bologna
Germany: Bayer Leverkusen, Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund
France: Paris St-Germain, Monaco, Brest
Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord
Portugal: Sporting Lisbon, Benfica
Belgium: Club Bruges
Scotland: Celtic
Austria: Sturm Graz, Salzburg
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Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk
Switzerland: Young Boys
Czech Republic: Sparta Prague
The final four slots will be determined via the play-offs on Wednesday night.
Champions League group phase
Matchday 1: 17–19 September 2024
Matchday 2: 1-2 October 2024
Matchday 3: 22-23 October 2024
Matchday 4: 5-6 November 2024
Matchday 5: 26-27 November 2024
Matchday 6: 10-11 December 2024
Matchday 7: 21-22 January 2025
Matchday 8: 29 January 2025
Champions League knockout stage
Knockout round play-offs: 11-12 and 18-19 February 2025
Round of 16: 4-5 and 11-12 March 2025
Quarter-finals: 8-9 and 15-16 April 2025
Semi-finals: 29-30 April and 6-7 May 2025
Final: 31 May 2025, Munich
