UEFA has officially eliminated the group stage matches in favor of a league phase, featuring 36 teams across all UEFA competitions and altering the traditional match format.
In the new league phase, each team competes against eight different opponents, with four home and four away games, marking a transformative step for European club football.
Teams finishing in positions 9 through 24 will engage in a knockout stage to potentially secure a spot in the round of 16, while those ranked 25 to 36 will face elimination.
The draw for the Champions League is set for August 29th at 11am BST in Monaco, highlighting the anticipation surrounding the revamped competition this season.
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