Ligue Des Champions: What You Need To Know About The New Competition Format
Revamped Format for Ligue Des Champions
The Ligue des Champions has undergone a transformation envisioned in 2021 and finalized by UEFA in spring 2022. Starting this Tuesday, the competition will replace the traditional group format with a unified championship featuring 36 teams.
Changes in Competition Structure
The former eight groups are gone. Now, teams will face eight different opponents in a horizontal format, where each club plays an equal number of home and away matches.
- Team Matchup Draws
- New Competition Timeline
- Impact on Other UEFA Competitions
This season, UEFA’s three club competitions have adjusted, ensuring a seamless experience without overlapping matches with the Europa League or Conference League, which will commence next week.
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