Champions League draw

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The Champions League Draw: Where AI and Drama Collide!

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Everything you need to know about the exciting new Champions League draw format – AI, changes, and Aston Villa fans, rejoice!

The Champions League is back, and this time it’s bigger and better – or at least, that’s the plan! The draw for the 2024-25 season promises a new, thrilling format as teams compete in a revised league phase. Unlike previous years, where 32 teams made the cut, UEFA has expanded the competition to 36 teams, sparking anticipation for a revolution in European football. All eyes are on the top eight in the standings, who will bask in the glory of advancing directly to the round of 16, while the underdogs, finishing ninth through 24th, gear up for fierce matchups to earn their spot.

As if that wasn’t exciting enough, this season's draw is set to feature AI assistance – yes, you heard it right! UEFA is banking on artificial intelligence to help manage the increased complexity of draw logistics amidst the new format. Talk about putting the "smart" in smart football! While some purists might raise an eyebrow, the tournament organizers insist there's no risk of an AI blunder that could turn this prestigious event into a game of chance. Robotic assistant or not, fans are guaranteed heart-stopping moments as clubs like Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern, and Barcelona vie for glory.

The draw will take place this Thursday in Monte Carlo, and it’s sure to be a spectacle. Aston Villa fans, among others, are eager to see how their club fares in this new format. With the changes designed to enhance competition and engagement among teams, the excitement leading to the event is palpable. It is a step into the future, but it also stirs nostalgia for traditionalists who cherish the classic knockout format. How will it all play out? Tune in to find out!

Now, let's talk trivia! Did you know that Liverpool holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League trophies won by an English club? Their six titles are a testament to their legacy in European football. Meanwhile, as we brace for this new era, remember that the Champions League draw isn’t just about football – it’s about the stories that unfold on the pitch. With new rivalries brewing and the stakes higher than ever, prepare for a footballing season like no other!

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Champions League draw (Aston Villa)

After all matches are played, the top eight in the league standings advance directly to the round of 16. Teams who finish ninth to 24th will contest the ...

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Champions League mock draw: How the new format plays out - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Here's how our draw played out for six selected teams. Mock UCL league phase draw - selected clubs. Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern, Barcelona, Arsenal, Man City ...

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UEFA insists there is no risk AI-assisted Champions League draw ... (Sky News)

As the competition has expanded from 32 to 36 teams with a more complex format, the Champions League will now use an AI-assisted draw to select the ...

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When is the Champions League draw? Date, start time and how to ... (The Independent)

A radical new format will see 36 teams play eight different opponents in an initial phase which Uefa hopes will improve the Champions League.

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Explained: The new 'league phase' of the Champions League (City A.M.)

The 2024-25 Champions League draw will be the first in a new format. But how will the 'league phase' work and why has Uefa changed it?

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Champions League draw: What has changed? (Hayters TV)

The draw for this season's Champions League takes place on Thursday with some pretty significant changes to the format.

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Champions League draw: Everything Aston Villa fans need to know (shropshirestar.com)

Villa will be a part of the draw for the new-look Champions League in Monaco today.

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Champions League draw: Teams, times, format and where to watch (Football Italia)

The draw for the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League will take place on Thursday afternoon following the conclusion of the final qualification matches ...

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UEFA Champions League draw: All you need to know about UCL ... (Sportstar)

This draw on Thursday also mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Champions League as it will see more teams, a different format and the ...

Champions League: League phase draw pots confirmed (UEFA.com)

Check out the pots for the league phase draw of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.

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When is the Champions League draw? Start time and how to stream ... (The Independent)

A radical new format will see 36 teams play eight different opponents in an initial phase which Uefa hopes will improve the Champions League.

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Champions League draw: Who Liverpool can face in revamped ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool are seeded in Pot 1 alongside Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester ...

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What time is the Champions League draw today and what is the new ... (Metro)

Confirmed Champions League teams · Pot 1: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig ...

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Champions League draw organizers confirm hacker-proof measures (Daily Sabah)

Organizers of the revamped Champions League draw, now powered by a software program, assured Wednesday that it will be swift and secure from hackers. UEFA.

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Pots set for 2024-25 Champions League draw under new format ... (ESPN.co.uk)

The pots for Thursday's UEFA Champions League draw have been finalised after the playoff round was completed on Wednesday.

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Celtic Champions League draw: Time, live stream & possible ... (The Celtic Way)

This evening's draw will see 36 clubs discover their eight opponents in the League Phase with four matches at home and four away. Each side will face two clubs ...

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Format, teams, draw: The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 ... (Aljazeera.com)

Which teams have qualified and what's the league's format? What are the new rules? Al Jazeera breaks it down.

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Watch UEFA Champions League draw live on BBC Sport (BBC News)

The draw will be broadcast live on the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer for the first time.

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Champions League draw LIVE: Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal and ... (The Independent)

The draw for the new-look, 36-team league phase will be held at a special ceremony in Monte Carlo.

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Champions League draw - Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Villa ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa will all discover their group stage opponents as the Champions League undergoes radical changes, ...

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Champions League draw: new format to reveal 2024-25 fixtures – live (The Guardian)

With a new format, the Champions League draw will be different to the eight-groups-of-four setup from recent years.

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Champions League Draw LIVE: Watch league phase draw - updates ... (BBC News)

Whoever finishes 25th or lower will be eliminated from Europe entirely - a third of the teams involved. Nobody drops into the Europa League anymore. From the ...

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Champions League draw LIVE! Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and ... (Evening Standard)

The inaugural new 36-team league format launches with today's draw.

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Arsenal's eight Champions League opponents drawn | News (Arsenal.com)

We'll play Inter, PSG, Atalanta, Shakhtar, Dinamo Zagreb, Sporting Lisbon, Monaco and Girona in the new league phase.

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All about the Champions League draw (FC Barcelona)

FC Barcelona will learn which eight teams they'll face in the new-look league stage in today's draw, starting at 6pm CEST.

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