Real Madrid welcomes back key midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni from injury, bolstering their squad for the Champions League title defense. The duo joins Eder Militao, who is also expected to be fit for Tuesday’s match against Stuttgart, despite missing Monday’s training session. Ancelotti emphasizes Real Madrid’s hunger to compete and win the Champions League again, highlighting the team’s history and special relationship with the competition.
UEFA has implemented a cap on ticket prices for away fans in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, aiming to make attending matches more affordable for supporters. The move comes alongside the introduction of a new tournament format for the Champions League, featuring a single league with 36 teams and more matches.
The summer transfer window has closed, and a new era begins in Europe’s top five leagues. We take a look at the biggest and most impactful signings, including Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid, Julian Alvarez’s move to Atletico Madrid, and Dani Olmo’s return to Barcelona.
The 2024/25 Champions League group stage draw has been completed, introducing a new format with a single league table and thrilling matchups. Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich headline the draw, promising fierce competition and a battle for European dominance. The new format promises an exciting and unpredictable season with both established powerhouses and new challengers vying for glory.
The draw for the 2024/25 Champions League has been made, featuring a revamped format with 36 teams competing in a single league phase. This new structure brings the potential for epic clashes between Europe’s top clubs right from the start. Here are the 10 most anticipated matches to watch out for.
Liverpool will face defending champions Real Madrid in the revamped UEFA Champions League, as the draw for the 2024/25 season revealed a thrilling group stage. The Reds will also compete against Leverkusen, Lille, Bologna, Leipzig, AC Milan, PSV, and Girona in a format where each team plays eight games against eight different opponents.
Arsenal’s Champions League journey for the 2024-25 season begins with a high-profile clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners were drawn in a challenging group alongside PSG, Shakhtar Donetsk, Dinamo Zagreb, and AS Monaco. The group stage fixtures offer a mix of home and away matches against some of Europe’s top clubs.
Barcelona will face a familiar foe in the upcoming Champions League season, as they were drawn against Bayern Munich in the group stage. The draw, held at the Grimaldi Forum on Thursday, pitted the two European giants against each other, setting the stage for another thrilling encounter.
Real Madrid, the reigning champions, will face a tough group stage in the revamped UEFA Champions League. The draw, held in Monaco, pitted them against Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, AC Milan, Atalanta, Salzburg, Lille, Stuttgart, and Brest. They will play four home and away matches against each opponent during the group phase.
Manchester City, reigning Premier League champions, have been drawn into a challenging Group A for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season. The group features RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade, and Young Boys Bern. This article analyzes each opponent and their potential threat to City’s ambitions in the tournament.
