The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League is set to be a thrilling spectacle as it introduces a fresh new format. Gone are the traditional group stages, this season sees a shift to a league-style phase.
Each of the 36 teams from 32 will play eight matches against different opponents, 8 top teams will directly get into round of 16 and wait for other 8 teams which will come from knockout games between team 9 to 24 and this setting the stage for a highly competitive and unpredictable campaign.
This innovative approach promises to bring more drama and excitement, with every match carrying significant weight as teams look for a spot in the knockout rounds.
The draw which took place today threw up some mouth-watering clashes. Real Madrid defending champion will face bigger teams like Liverpool and Dortmund from their eight matches to play in league phase, which includes four home and four away. Manchester city also will face powerfully opponents like PSG, Juventus and Inter Milan. Another big club to move with biggest opponents is Bayern Munich against PSG, Barcelona and dark horse Aston villa from England.
The 2024-2025 will be excited and confused for some, but pure entertainment delivery according to the competitiveness which must be showing up every single game week.