Champions League New Format Begins with Big Wins

The UEFA Champions League has kicked off its 2024-25 season with a new league phase format, expanding to 36 teams and each team playing eight matches against varied opponents. The first set of matches saw victories for notable clubs like Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host Girona, while other key fixtures include Manchester City vs Inter Milan and Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava. Paramount+ and ViX are the main streaming platforms for U.S. viewers, offering live and on-demand options. Aston Villa returns to European competition, facing Young Boys, and Tottenham will play Coventry in the EFL Cup.