Champions League 2024/25 Draw: Excitement Builds as Giants Learn Their Fate
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Champions League 2024/25 Draw: Excitement Builds as Giants Learn Their Fate

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The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League takes place today at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

This season marks a historic shift with the competition expanding from 32 to 36 teams, promising more thrilling matches and unexpected twists.

Key Highlights:

  • Defending Champions: Real Madrid, fresh off their victory against Borussia Dortmund in last season’s Champions League final , are the top seed in Pot 1.

  • New Format: The revamped league phase will see each team play eight matches against different opponents, four at home and four away.
  • Top Contenders: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Celtic are among the English clubs eagerly awaiting their opponents.

Draw Procedure:

The 36 teams are divided into four pots based on their UEFA club coefficients. Each team will face two opponents from each pot, ensuring a diverse and competitive group stage.

The top eight teams will advance directly to the round of 16, while those finishing 9th to 24th will battle it out in knockout round play-offs.

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