On June 1, 2024, a new final of the Champions League. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will face each other at Wembley, with the meringues as favorites to lift the cup for the 15th time. But beyond the grand final, the 2024/25 Champions League season promises to be exciting, with new teams fighting for European glory and a new format that will give more opportunities to the most modest clubs.
When does the 2024/25 Champions League start?
The qualifying rounds of the 2024/25 Champions League will begin on July 9, 2024. The grand final will take place on May 31, 2025 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
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Which teams will participate in the 2024/25 Champions League?
A total of 36 teams will participate in the 2024/25 Champions League. The top 26 teams from Europe’s top leagues will qualify directly for the group stage, while the remaining 10 teams will qualify through the previous rounds.
The 2024/25 Champions League season could see the presence of some surprise teams. Teams such as Girona, Stade Brestois, Stuttgart, Bologna and Aston Villa managed to qualify for the competition this season, showing that the most humble clubs can also compete at the highest level.
What will be the new format of the 2024/25 Champions League?
The 2024/25 Champions League launches a new, more attractive and competitive format. Instead of the traditional group stage with 32 teams and 8 groups, the competition will feature an 8-day league stage with 36 teams. Each team will play 4 home games and 4 away games against eight different opponents.
The top 8 finishers from the league phase will qualify directly for the round of 16. The teams that finish between 9th and 24th place will play a two-legged eliminator to occupy the 8 remaining places in the round of 16. The last 12 classified will be eliminated. From the round of 16 onwards, the competition will take place as in previous editions.
Where will the 2024/25 Champions League final be played?
The 2024/25 Champions League final will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The Bayern Munich stadium has a capacity of 75,000 spectators and will be the perfect setting for a final that promises to be exciting.
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