Holders Real Madrid will face Liverpool away and host Borussia Dortmund in the new league stage of the revamped UEFA Champions League, replicating matchups from last season’s final.
The draw for this season took place on Thursday, August 27, 2024.
This season introduces a new format, with 36 teams pooled together into one league rather than being divided into groups. Each team will play eight matches against eight different opponents.
Key Dates for the 2024/25 Champions League:
League Stage:
- Matchday 1: 17-19 September
- Matchday 2: 1-2 October
- Matchday 3: 22-23 October
- Matchday 4: 5-6 November
- Matchday 5: 26-27 November
- Matchday 6: 10-11 December
- Matchday 7: 21-22 January, 2025
- Matchday 8: 29 January
Knockout Stage:
- Knockout round playoffs: 11-12 and 18-19 February
- Round of 16: 4-5 and 11-12 March
- Quarter-finals: 8-9 and 15-16 April
- Semi-finals: 29-30 April and 6-7 May
- Final: 31 May
Earlier, it was reported that Cristiano Ronaldo, the UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer was honored with a special award at the event for his accomplishments in the game.
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