Pass or fail? Did the new Champions League format work?
The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success?
Is This New Champions League Format A Hit?
It will soon become clear whether the revised Champions League—with titans Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich among the playoff teams—is better than before.
The new Champions League format appears to be leveling the playing field. Just ask Man City
MANCHESTER, England -- A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season, meaning more games and more money for European soccer's elite, as well as a rebuttal to the threat of a controversial breakaway super league.
New Champions League format has been nothing short of a resounding success in its first year
The change to the Champions League format wasn't made with the goal of improving the quality of the group stage. Sure, organizers will say it was done to increase drama, add stakes to every match, generate a touch of desperation and craft an explosive competitive environment that has delivered at every turn.
Champions League knockout rounds: format, draws, dates, fixtures
After the playoff round draw of the new-look Champions League, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.
UEFA Champions League: Did the New Format Deliver or Fall Short?
A fter four months and eight matches per team, the new UEFA Champions League format has completed its first league phase, revealing the 24 c
Champions League group stage format explained: Schedule, stream and how to watch
The UEFA Champions League group stage, in the first year of a new format, concludes Wednesday. Here's what to know, including ...
Champions League schedule: Fixtures, results, scores, group stage details, dates
Explaining how the new Champions League format works, with the full schedule, scores and the key dates for the 2024-25 competition.
The revamped Champions League: A success or a Super League devoid of jeopardy?
The usual suspects qualified at least for the play-offs to reach the last 16, with the new format posing more questions than ...
New-look Champions League brings more goals per game and more one-sided wins
After a frantic last round of action Wednesday, the inaugural 36-team league phase in Champions League history is over.
Brest, Lille, Aston Villa among Champions League surprise teams
But for every top team underperforming, there's an underdog seizing their moment and taking their place. And during this ...
Champions League final group matches: Our writers pick the one game out of 18 they’ll be watching tomorrow
With 18 games kicking off at the same time on Wednesday, The Athletic writers explain which one they are most looking forward to - and why ...
UEFA Champions League: Watch free live streams, knockout scenarios, schedule
The UEFA Champions League league phase concludes on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with all 36 clubs playing at the same time.
Liverpool 2-1 Lille: Elliott’s winner keeps Reds perfect in new Champions League format
Liverpool have won all six of their League Phase games so far, sitting pretty at the top of the table. To confirm their spot ...