How does the ‘new’ Champions League work?
As before, the knockout phase begins with the round of 16.
However, a new playoff round has been introduced between the league phase and the round of 16. The top eight teams from the league phase automatically advance to the round of 16, while those ranked 9th to 24th enter the playoff stage. Teams finishing 9th to 16th are seeded, and those ranked 17th to 24th are unseeded.
The eight playoff matchups will be two-legged ties, with the winners progressing to the round of 16.
The bottom eight teams in the league phase are eliminated. Unlike in the previous format, no teams drop down to the Europa League.
From the round of 16 onwards, the tournament follows the familiar format, with two-legged ties in the round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals, and a single final at a neutral venue, which for this season is Munich’s Allianz Arena.
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