A fresh era for the Champions League is underway with the launch of the new 'League Phase', which replaces the old group stage. Each team will face eight different opponents, with four matches played at home and four away - two more than under the previous format.

The UEFA Champions League is up and running in its new expansive format with 36 teams spread across one giant table instead of eight groups of four teams each (32 clubs in all). There are quite a few things that are new: number of teams,

The 2024/25 season of the UEFA Champions League has begun this week, with fans still getting used to a new format. With four additional teams and eight matches instead of six in a league phase, it means fans get to see more marquee matchups in the tournament.