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Champions League 2024-25: The Battle for Europe's Glory Begins (And You Won't Believe Who's in the Running!)

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Get ready, Canada! The UEFA Champions League is back and it's bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable than ever. Who will take home the trophy?

The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 is here, and it's gearing up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet! With new teams eager to make their mark, the tournament expands into a four-month-long group stage, promising a nail-biting blend of thrilling matchups and stunning plays. From seasoned powerhouses like Real Madrid to ambitious underdogs like Aston Villa, the competition is set to showcase Europe's elite talent, and there’s no telling who could take the crown this year!

BBC Sport has gathered experts to weigh in on their predictions for the Champions League winners, surprise packages, and the players to keep an eye on. As fan-favorites like Arsenal and Liverpool gear up for the challenge, the excitement builds. Many are particularly interested in how these clubs will adapt to the new format where 36 teams compete in a single league, each playing eight matches against different opponents. It’s shaping up to be a season where anything can happen!

Adidas has pledged to continue as the official match ball supplier for the UEFA Champions League for three more seasons, further solidifying its commitment to the tournament. Matchday 1 is just around the corner, and predictions about possible line-ups are heating up. As analysts use supercomputers to crunch the numbers, the buzz around which teams will rise and which will falter intensifies, resulting in a thrilling guessing game for fans.

With Manchester City touted as favorites, fans are also on the lookout for groundbreaking performances, especially from star strikers like Erling Haaland. The excitement is palpable as a broadened format prepares to deliver more high-stakes encounters than ever before. The UEFA Champions League isn't just a football tournament; it's a celebration of sportsmanship and a stage for legends to be made.

Did you know that the UEFA Champions League has evolved from a mere club competition into a global phenomenon, attracting millions of viewers worldwide? In fact, last year’s final had an astonishing 400 million viewers tuning in to watch the action unfold! And if you're planning to enjoy the matches, don't forget to check the broadcast options available across Canada because you certainly won't want to miss the drama as it unfolds!

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Schedule, title favourites ... (Aljazeera.com)

Europe's top club competition returns with more teams vying for the prize in the four-month-long group stage.

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Champions League: Aston Villa, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid ... (BBC News)

BBC Sport has asked a number of experts to predict their Champions League winners, a surprise package and which player excites them the most.

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UEFA and adidas extend UEFA Champions League partnership (UEFA.com)

The German sportswear company will continue supplying the official match ball for UEFA Champions League matches for the next three seasons.

Champions League Matchday 1 possible line-ups and team news (UEFA.com)

Who is likely to start and who is unavailable or doubtful? UEFA.com predicts the possible starting line-ups for all 36 teams in action on Matchday 1.

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Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 schedule: Gunners hunt ... (Olympics)

Arsenal, three-time Premier League winners, are yet to win a UEFA Champions League title. Get Arsenal's UCL 2024-25 schedule, fixtures, dates and India ...

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The Champions League returns: Your guide to its new format ... (The Athletic)

Bayer Leverkusen earned their Champions League spot by winning the German title with an unbeaten 34-game league season. Their loss to Atalanta in the Europa ...

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Champions League 2024/25 new format, fixtures, results and table ... (Sky Sports)

Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Celtic feature in new Champions League format; 36 teams form a single league, with each entrant playing ...

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Champions League 2024–25 League Phase Predictions (Sports Illustrated)

Manchester City is the favorite to finish atop the Champions League league phase standings.

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UEFA Champions League Match Predictions | Opta Analyst (The Analyst)

That run could finally come to an end on Wednesday night, with the Opta supercomputer predicting a home win (65.7%) over Slovan Bratislava, while Paris Saint- ...

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Champions League: AC Milan v Liverpool, Aston Villa v Bayern ... (Eurosport.com)

The new Champions League format will see the continent's elite 36 teams all in a single league, each playing eight matches against eight different ...

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When and Where to Watch the Champions League in the United ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

The most anticipated edition of the UEFA Champions League is here, Europe's premier club football tournament, now bigger than ever. More teams, more matches, ...

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The new Champions League sets up a high-stakes game in ... (The Independent)

One was when the Super League was launched in April 2021 and Ceferin admirably defended the spirit of European football in a defiant media appearance, all while ...

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Champions League bold predictions: Barcelona to win it all, Erling ... (CBSSports.com)

With the possible benefit of extra games could Man City's star striker set a new single-season mark?

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The Champions League: a new dawn, or just the richest winning in ... (The Guardian)

Uefa's new Champions League is less about jeopardy, than its growing desire to supplant sporting integrity with the confected thrills of the TV game show.

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How to watch the 2024 UEFA Champions League season (Yahoo Sports)

In the league system, sometimes called the Swiss system, the 36 competing teams will be divided into four groups of nine and will play two teams from each group ...

Champions League, première journée, compos possibles (UEFA.com)

Qui est susceptible de débuter, qui absent ou incertain ? UEFA.com donne les compositions possibles de la J1.

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Champions League returns with a new format. The best way to ... (Yahoo Sports)

For decades, the UEFA Champions League group stage began annually on the second or third Tuesday in September, and in 2024 ... well, to some degree, ...

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Champions League picks: Experts split on Kylian Mbappe; Real ... (CBSSports.com)

Another season of the UEFA Champions League is upon us, one that teases the potential for surprise even in a period of dominance for some of Europe's top ...

Quiz: How much do you know about the Champions League ... (Connaught Telegraph)

Europe's biggest club competition gets underway this week, in its new format that will see 36 teams compete for the biggest prize in club football. With more ...

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Quiz: How much do you know about the Champions League ... (Anglo Celt)

Europe's biggest club competition gets underway this week, in its new format that will see 36 teams compete for the biggest prize in club football. With more ...

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Champions League: Bellingham, Tchouameni Return For Real ... (The Whistler NG)

Real Madrid are set to welcome the trio of Jude Bellingham, Aurelio Tchouameni, and Eder Militao for their Champions League opener against Stuttgart. The.

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Real Madrid vs. VfB Stuttgart: How to watch Champions League ... (DAZN News US)

The Spanish giants head into the revamped competition with as good a shot at winning as any other side, as Kylian Mbappe has joined an already vaunted attack.

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Quiz: How much do you know about the Champions League ... (Meath Chronicle)

Europe's biggest club competition gets underway this week, in its new format that will see 36 teams compete for the biggest prize in club football. With more ...

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Belgrade and Zagreb Look Forward to Feast of Champions League ... (Balkan Insight)

Old rivals Red Star Belgrade of Serbia and Dinamo Zagreb of Croatia might have avoided playing each other in the new-look Champions League, but they will ...

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UEFA Champions League kicks off with exciting fixtures (News.Az)

The season will launch with Juventus facing PSV Eindhoven and Young Boys taking on Aston Villa, both matches scheduled to kick off at 16:45 GMT, News....

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UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 fixtures (Paris Saint-Germain)

All times CEST. Tuesday 17 September 2024 at 6:45pm. BSC Young Boys (SUI) - Aston Villa FC (ENG) Juventus (ITA) - PSV Eindhoven (NED).

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New Champions League Group Stage: How Many Points Do Teams ... (The Analyst)

Are you finding the new Champions League format for 2024-25 a tad confusing? Fear not, we're here to help.

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Ranking the Champions League field: Can Madrid stop Man City ... (ESPN)

The UEFA Champions League has had a revamp, and here's how the 36-team field rates going into matchday one.

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Champions League 2024/25 new format, teams, fixtures, results and ... (Sky Sports)

Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Celtic feature in new Champions League format; 36 teams form a single league, with each entrant playing ...

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Your Ultimate UEFA Champions League Guide: New Format and TV ... (Yahoo Sports)

Navigating the New Terrain: UEFA Champions League's Transformative Format and Viewing EssentialsAs the autumn leaves begin to turn, the UEFA Champions ...

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Quiz: Every team in the 2024/25 Champions League | Quiz | News (Arsenal.com)

Can you list all 36 teams that we'll be competing with in this season's Champions League league phase?

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How to watch UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 free: Live ... (New York Post)

The 70th season of the UEFA Champions League begins today with the first of eight matchdays in a new-look tournament. The annual European premier club ...

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Ligue 1 clubs' Champions League prospects analysed (Yahoo Sports)

Thanks to Lille OSC's qualification via the play-offs, four Ligue 1 teams will compete in the new 'league phase' of the UEFA Champions League this season.

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The Best Champions League Battles in Matchweek 1 (Sports Illustrated)

Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi are set to clash in the Champions League Matchweek 1.

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