The new 36-team Champions League format threw up some surprises and you might not have expected these teams to have qualified for the knockouts in years gone by.

Tonight, fans across the globe will witness football at its peak as 36 of the world’s most elite teams clash in a thrilling battle for a coveted spot in the knockout stages of the 2024/2025 season.

The draw will take place on Friday at 11 am when Celtic will learn whether they will be heading to the Allianz Arena or the Santiago Bernabéu.

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Manchester City secured their spot in dramatic fashion, staging a second-half comeback against Club Brugge. That sets up a ...

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round ...

All 36 teams competing in this year's new-look Champions League played their final league fixture, with some banking a ...

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With Jota likely to be in Celtic’s Champions League squad for the next round, and with the potential addition of Kieran ...

Aston Villa take on Celtic at Villa Park in the final round of fixtures in the Champions League ’s initial league phase, with ...