The 36 teams will be divided into four pots of nine. There will still be a draw at start of the season, but only to create the league-phase fixtures: eight games for each club, four at home and four away. The old (current) format saw 32 clubs divided into eight groups of four teams. What's going to be different about the Champions League?įrom next season, 36 clubs will take part in the Champions League and they will all be in one big league table. It's going to be a dramatic departure from what fans are used to, so here's a full breakdown of what this means for football's top club competition.
UEFA has confirmed how the Champions League (UCL) will look from the 2024-25 season, when it will move to a 36-team tournament.
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