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The Ultimate Guide to the UEFA Champions League

Everything You Need to Know

What is the UEFA Champions League?

The UEFA Champions League is the premier club competition in European football. It is organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and contested by the top-performing clubs from the strongest European national leagues.

The competition is played in a single-elimination format, with clubs playing over two legs in each round. The final is played at a neutral venue.

History of the UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League was founded in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. The competition was initially only open to the champions of each European national league.

In 1992, the competition was renamed the UEFA Champions League and expanded to include the top-performing clubs from each league. The competition has since become one of the most prestigious and watched sporting events in the world.

Format of the UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is played in a single-elimination format, with clubs playing over two legs in each round. The final is played at a neutral venue.

The competition is divided into two stages: the group stage and the knockout stage.

* Group Stage: The 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four teams each. The teams in each group play each other once, home and away. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage. * Knockout Stage: The 16 teams that advance from the group stage play in a single-elimination knockout stage. The teams are paired off and play over two legs, home and away. The winners of each tie advance to the next round. The final is played at a neutral venue.

Winners of the UEFA Champions League

The most successful club in the history of the UEFA Champions League is Real Madrid, with 14 titles. Other successful clubs include Bayern Munich (6 titles), Liverpool (6 titles), and Barcelona (5 titles).

How to Watch the UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is broadcast in over 200 countries around the world. In the United States, the competition is broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.

You can also watch the UEFA Champions League online on UEFA.tv.