The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League introduces a revamped format, expanding the competition and altering its structure significantly.
🆕 New Format Overview
- Expanded League Phase:The traditional group stage has been replaced with a single league phase comprising 36 teams
- Match Structure:Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents (four home and four away), determined by seeding pots
- Advancement Criteria: -Top 8 teams advance directly to the Round of 16 -Teams ranked 9th to 24th enter a two-legged playoff to secure the remaining eight spots in the Round of 16 -Teams ranked 25th and below are eliminated from European competition for the season
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📅 Key Dates
- League Phase 17 September 2024 – 29 January 205
- Knockout Phase Playoffs 11–19 February 205
- Round of 16 4–12 March 205
- Quarter-finals 8–16 April 205
- Semi-finals 29–30 April & 6–7 May 205
- Final 31 May 2025 at Allianz Arena, Munih
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🏆 Semi-final Matchups
- FC Barcelona v. Winner of Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munch
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) v. Winner of Real Madrid vs. Arseal
The remaining quarter-final matches (Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid vs. Arsenal) are scheduled for 16 April 205.
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📺 Viewing Informatin
Matches are broadcast live on UEFA.tv and various global sports netwok. For detailed fixtures and results, visit the UEFA Champions League official website.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the following articles:
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