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New UEFA Champions League Format Explained

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Following the draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League in Monaco, the competition will adopt a new format with several key changes:

Expanded Competition

The Champions League will now feature 36 clubs, an increase from the previous 32. The additional four places are allocated as follows:

New League Format (Swiss System)

The traditional group stage format with eight groups of four teams has been replaced by a single league of all 36 clubs. This Swiss system, typically seen in chess, means:

More Matches, More Excitement

The total number of matches in this phase will increase from 96 to 144, with the last two matchdays scheduled in January. Clubs will play more matches, raising the potential for marquee matchups between top teams early in the competition.

Knockout Round Changes

This new format is part of UEFA’s response to growing competition pressures and aims to provide more high-stakes matches throughout the tournament.

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