UEFA Champions League 2024-25
Wow! The UEFA Champions League round of 16 has been determined in 2024. Do you have a team you support?

But today, I will still collect as much information as possible about the Champions League, it's past and present.
UEFA Champions League
❤ Champions League History
The Champions League, first held in the 1992-1993 season, is another version of the European Championship. As football's most prestigious club competition, the UEFA Champions League is similar to the FIFA World Cup and has become increasingly popular as a result. The early stage is the group stage, followed by the knockout stage.
So far, the tournament has been dominated by top European clubs. So far, the winners of the championship and runner-up are not too surprised. But there are indeed a few dark horses that surprise people in the Champions League. For example Porto's victory in 2004; Nantes in 1995-96, almost beating Juventus in the semi-finals (losing the game 3-4 on aggregate); and in 1998-99, if Dynamo Kyiv wins, it will surely be a worldwide sensation.
Champions and runners-up of the Champions League in 5 years:

❤ UEFA Champions League Format
1992-1993| the tournament consisted of 8 teams after the qualifying stage. Eight teams compete in two groups, followed by a final between the group winners.
1994-1995| the tournament was expanded to 16 teams (excluding qualifying rounds). The format consists of a group stage, four groups, and then three knockout stages.
1997-1998| the tournament was expanded to 24 teams (excluding qualifying rounds). A group stage consisting of six groups is followed by a three-stage knockout stage.
1999-2000| the championship was expanded for the third time - to 32 teams (excluding qualifying). The teams were divided into eight groups, with the first group stage followed by the second stage and finally the knockout stage.
2014-2015| the second phase of the group was abandoned. Instead, "Round of 16".
2023-2024| The knockout stage consists of the round of 16, the round of 8, the semi-finals and the final.
2024-25 Champions League Top 16
♡ Arsenal
♡ Real Madrid
♡ Barcelona
♡ Benfica
♡ Paris
♡ Inter
♡ Dortmund
♡ Bayern
♡ PSV
♡ Liverpool
♡ Leverkusen
♡ Aston Villa
♡ Atlético de Madrid
♡ Feyenoord
♡ Lille
♡ Club Brugge
❤ Who is the Winner?
Real Madrid have fought off all the competition to win the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium on 1 June. In the Champions League, Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2–0 in the final to a record-extending 15th European Cup, with Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić and Nacho equalling Paco Gento’s record of six European Cup titles.

2024/25 Champions League Schedule
The final of the 2025 UEFA Champions League is scheduled for Saturday, 31 May 2025. It will mark the conclusion of the 70th season of Europe’s premier club competition, and the 33rd since it was rebranded as the UEFA Champions League.
What Do the Champions League Winners Receive?
The UEFA Champions League trophy stands at 73.5cm tall and weighs 7.5kg. “It may not be a work of art, but everyone in football is eager to get their hands on it,” said its creator, Jürg Stadelmann.
The champions will earn the right to face the winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.
In addition, they will secure a place in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League—provided they have not already qualified through their domestic league.