Football fans, brace yourselves! ⚽ The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League is kicking off with a bang and a brand-new format—the \"Swiss Model\"! 🎉 Thursday's draw unveiled some jaw-dropping matchups that'll have us glued to our screens. 📺🔥
What's the \"Swiss Model\" Anyway? 🤔
Say goodbye to the old group stage and hello to the \"league stage\"! 🙌 Instead of groups, all 36 teams will battle it out in a single league. Each team plays eight games against different opponents of varying difficulty. It's like a football buffet, and we're here for it! 🍽️
Points are classic: three for a win, one for a draw. After eight rounds, the top eight teams zoom straight into the Round of 16. 🚀 Teams ranked 9th to 24th? They'll fight for their spot in two-legged playoffs. The rest? Well, they'll be watching from home. 🏠
Matchups We Can't Wait For 😍
- Manchester City vs. Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium: A rematch of last season's epic final! Will City reign supreme again? 🏆
- Man City vs. Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes: Star-studded squads face off in a clash of titans! ⚡
- Bayern Munich vs. PSG at Allianz Arena: Bundesliga meets Ligue 1 in what promises to be a thriller. 🎢
- Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona at Camp Nou: A classic rivalry renewed. Can Barça turn the tides this time? 🌊
- Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan at Santiago Bernabéu: The 15-time champs aren't playing around! 💪
- Real Madrid vs. Liverpool at Anfield: Two giants collide in what could be an instant classic. ⚔️
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen hosting Inter Milan and hitting the road against Liverpool and Atlético Madrid: The undefeated Bundesliga champs are ready to make their mark! 🌟
This season is all about high-stakes, high-energy football. With the new format, every game counts, and anything can happen! 🌠 So gear up, grab your jerseys, and let's get ready for some unforgettable moments. 🍿
Stay tuned, football fans! The Champions League is about to get wild! 🥳
Reference(s):
Draw results for 1st 'Swiss Model' in UEFA Champions League announced
cgtn.com
