Ligue Des Champions: Major Challenges Ahead for PSG, Lille, Monaco, and Brest
Upcoming Ligue Des Champions and Its Impact
The 70th edition of the Ligue des Champions has already begun with preliminary rounds, but it is preparing to enter the main phase with group matches set to start on September 17. This 2024/2025 season sees a slight revolution with a new format; moving from eight groups of four teams to a single group of 36 teams. Each participating team will play eight matches, hosting four and traveling for four encounters. Specific rules apply: teams from the same country cannot face each other.
French Clubs Face Tough Competition
The draw results indicate challenging paths for French clubs. PSG draws Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Atlético de Madrid while Lille will contend with Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Juventus. AS Monaco faces a difficult draw as well, with teams like FC Barcelona and Inter Milan in their group. Brest, in their debut, will go up against top teams like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
- PSG's Group: Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Atlético de Madrid
- Lille's Group: Real Madrid, Liverpool, Juventus, Atlético de Madrid
- Monaco's Group: FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Benfica, Arsenal
- Brest's Group: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona
The draw ceremony took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, capturing the attention of the football world as the season kickoff approaches.
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