The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League fixture list for the league phase was recently published, marking the first time this process has taken place under a new format. Unlike previous years where teams were placed into groups, this new format sees all 36 teams listed in one league table.
The league phase will extend into January, with all 18 games on the final matchday being played simultaneously. Each club will have eight fixtures, consisting of one home and one away match against teams from each of the four pots, ordered by strength. The kickoff times for all matches are slated for 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. UK, unless specified otherwise.
The fixture list includes some exciting matchups, such as Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona vs. Juventus. Fans can also look forward to games like Liverpool vs. AC Milan and Manchester City vs. Internazionale.
The month of September will witness clashes like Young Boys vs. Aston Villa, Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan vs. Liverpool, and Sporting CP vs. Lille. These matchups are bound to set the stage for an enthralling season ahead.
As the league phase progresses into October and November, fixtures like Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. With clubs battling it out for a spot in the knockout stage, every match becomes crucial.
Heading into December and January, teams will be vying for a place in the knockout rounds, with key games like Atalanta vs. Real Madrid, Liverpool vs. Lille, and Juventus vs. Manchester City shaping the outcome of the league phase. The pressure is on as clubs push towards securing their spot in the next stage of the competition.
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League fixture list promises an array of exciting matchups and nail-biting encounters as clubs navigate through the league phase. With the new format in place, every game becomes pivotal in determining which teams will progress to the knockout rounds and ultimately compete for the prestigious Champions League title. Football fans around the world eagerly anticipate the upcoming fixtures, eagerly awaiting the drama and thrills that the beautiful game has to offer.