:football:The Champions League is expanding, with 36 teams in the new league phase.
:trophy:Teams will face eight different opponents, creating more exciting and competitive matches.
:dart:The top 8 teams will qualify directly for the round of 16.
:vs:Teams ranked 9 to 24 will compete in the knockout playoff round.
:fireworks:The new format aims to provide fans with thrilling and high-quality matches right from the start.
What are the major changes in the revamped Champions League?
—The major changes include replacing the group stage with a league phase featuring 36 teams. Each team will face eight different opponents, resulting in more competitive matches.
How will the qualification process work?
—The top 8 teams will qualify directly for the round of 16. Teams ranked 9 to 24 will compete in the knockout playoff round to join the top eight.
What happens to teams ranked 25-36?
—Teams ranked 25-36 will be eliminated from all competitions.
What is the format of the knockout phase?
—All ties in the knockout phase will be played home and away, culminating in a single-leg final.
Why are these changes being implemented?
—The changes aim to make the Champions League more exciting and competitive, providing fans with thrilling matches from the start.
00:00The Champions League is undergoing major changes, with a new league phase featuring 36 teams.
00:22Each team will face eight different opponents, creating more exciting and competitive matches.
01:19The top 8 teams will qualify directly for the round of 16.
01:46Teams ranked 9 to 24 will compete in the knockout playoff round.
04:22Teams ranked 25-36 will be eliminated from all competitions.
05:59All ties in the knockout phase will be played home and away, culminating in a single-leg final.
07:36The changes aim to make the Champions League more exciting and competitive, providing fans with thrilling matches from the start.
