Champions League draw

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Champions League Draw Goes High-Tech: Say Goodbye to Manual Selections!

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Find out how the Champions League draw is taking a modern twist with a computerized system, making the process more efficient and exciting! ⚽️

The Champions League draw is undergoing a major transformation as UEFA implements a computerized system to handle the complexities of the new expanded format. The traditional manual selection process is being replaced to save time, with UEFA realizing that it could take up to four hours to complete the draw manually. This move towards automation marks a significant shift in how teams are matched up for the prestigious tournament.

As the competition progresses to the quarter-final stage, anticipation is high as only eight teams remain in the current season's Champions League. Fans and teams alike are eager to see who will face off against each other in the next round of the tournament. The quarter-final draw is a crucial moment that can determine the path to the coveted Champions League trophy.

In a surprising turn of events, UEFA had briefly considered a US-style draft as an alternative to the traditional draw format. However, the idea was eventually set aside in favor of the computerized system. This decision showcases UEFA's commitment to innovation and adapting to the evolving landscape of elite football competitions.

Looking ahead, the Champions League draw is not only about determining match-ups but also about creating moments of excitement and tension for fans around the world. The upcoming quarter-final draw will see top teams like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain vying for a spot in the semi-finals, setting the stage for thrilling showdowns and unexpected twists in the tournament.

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Champions League draw to be made by computer due to complex ... (The Guardian)

The new expanded Champions League format is so complex that the draw will be made by computer after Uefa found it would take up to four hours otherwise.

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UEFA to computerise Champions League draw from next season ... (ESPN.co.uk)

UEFA has been forced to almost completely computerise the Champions League group stage draw from next season as a result of its new format.

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Champions League draw: How it works, who's involved and how ... (The Athletic)

There will soon be just eight teams left in this season's Champions League, as the competition reaches its quarter-final stage.

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Champions League quarter-final draw: Date, teams, rules and ... (MARCA.com)

After the recent round of games, these are the teams that have already qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals. Teams qualified for the ...

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Uefa considered US-style draft as alternative to Champions League ... (The Independent)

Although the Champions League draw has become one of the showpiece events of the competition, Uefa modelling showed that a straight draw for who plays who in ...

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When is the Champions League quarter-final draw and can Arsenal ... (Football.London)

Arsenal will be rightly celebrating a confidence-boosting penalty shoot-out win against Porto and will be keen to learn who they play next.

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When is the UEFA Champions League draw? Schedule, how to ... (NBC Sports)

Four teams have qualified for the last eight so far with reigning champs Manchester City joined by giants, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Champions League draw set for major overhaul after chiefs realise it ... (The Sun)

THE Champions League draw is set for a new look after chiefs realised it could take four hours to complete using the current method.Uefa draws are cur.

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Champions League quarter-final draw: Date, UK start time and how ... (talkSPORT.com)

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When is the 2023-24 Champions League draw? Quarterfinal ... (NBC Southern California)

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The Champions League draw overhaul awaiting Celtic and Rangers (The Rangers Review)

The continents flagship competition is expanding, with a 36-team league phase replacing the 32-team Champions League group phase that has been in place since ...

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UEFA considered US-style draft for Champions League draw ... (Goal.com)

UEFA had reportedly considered a US-style draft for the Champions League last-16 draw where teams would have had the freedom to pick their opponents.

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Champions League set for REVAMPED 'tennis-style' computerised ... (Daily Mail)

UEFA said the precise format for the draw was still in the final development phase but that it would be a 'hybrid' event involving some manual drawing of ...

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How will new UEFA Champions League format work? Seedings ... (Evening Standard)

A computer will be used for the knockout draw after research revealed it would have taken four hours.

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CL draw to be decided by computers for new 36-team format (This Is Anfield)

Like the existing pot format, clubs will be ordered by their UEFA ranking, and it has been decided that only the selection of the initial team from pot one will ...

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When is the Champions League quarter-final draw? | News (Arsenal.com)

Which clubs are through? Real Madrid celebrate scoring against Leipzig. So far, six of the eight teams have made it through ...

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Nedum Onuoha and Michael Brown will be our special guests in the Matchday Live studio for Friday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw.

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Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw 2024: UK start ... (The Sun)

ATTENTION has now turned to the Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw - and teams will want to avoid holders Manchester City.Pep Guardiol.

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UEFA scraps tradition and turns to tech for future Champions ... (T3)

A computer will draw future Champs League matches, as the normal manual method could take 4 hours.

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UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final Draw: Date, Time, Rules ... (Managing Madrid)

The UEFA Champions League is in full swing, and the anticipation builds as we approach the quarter-final draw. Let's dive into the details for it: Date and ...

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Champions League quarter-final draw start time & how to watch in ... (Metro)

Arsenal and Manchester City learn their opponents for the UCL quarter-finals - find out teams, dates and where to watch on TV and live stream.

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Champions League draw simulation: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in ... (CBSSports.com)

But before that, let's remain entertained. With the round of 16 over, the quarterfinal matchups will be set Friday with the remaining eight teams paired for ...

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Thierry Henry names two teams Arsenal want to avoid in Champions ... (Metro)

Thierry Henry has named Manchester City and Real Madrid as the two Champions League favourites ahead of Arsenal's quarter-final draw.

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Champions League quarterfinal draw preview: Who are the best ... (Bavarian Football Works)

In part 1 of our draw preview, we look at the best possible opponents for Bayern Munich to face in the QFs.

Champions League quarter-final draw: Previous meetings and head ... (UEFA.com)

UEFA.com looks at the head-to-head records of the eight UEFA Champions League quarter-finalists.

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Champions League draw simulated as Arsenal are handed horror ... (The Sun)

WEMBLEY could host an all-Premier League Champions League final on June 1.The modern edition of the national stadium will stage the showpiece occasion.

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Champions League quarter-final draw details and who Man City ... (Manchester Evening News)

Pep Guardiola's team will be in the hat for the quarter-final draw of the Champions League after comfortably dispatching FC Copenhagen.

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Follow all the latest UEFA Futsal Champions League 2023/2024 news from the official UEFA.com site. Includes latest news stories, videos, match reports and ...

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2023-24 UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw: Date, start ... (DAZN News US)

The eight remaining teams in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League will learn their respective paths to the final on Friday with the quarter-final and sem...

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Champions League Quarter-Final Draw Live Streaming: When and ... (The Indian Express)

UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final Draw Live Streaming: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona and Arsenal headline the final eight.

Champions League quarter-final draw: Previous meetings and head ... (UEFA.com)

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