Reigning UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid have been drawn into a highly competitive group for the 2024/25 season, set to face Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, and other strong European sides. The latest draw highlights thrilling matchups as the tournament introduces its new league-phase format.
UEFA has officially confirmed that this season’s Champions League will replace the traditional group stage with a league phase, expanding the competition to 36 teams—four more than previous editions. Under the revised format, each team will play eight matches against eight different opponents, a departure from the six-game schedule against three teams in past seasons.
Teams were seeded into four pots based on club coefficients at the start of the season, with the defending champions automatically placed in Pot 1. Real Madrid, carrying the weight of their title defense, now face a demanding fixture list. The draw sets up a rematch of last season’s final with Borussia Dortmund and rekindles the fierce rivalry with Liverpool. AC Milan, along with Salzburg, Lille, Stuttgart, and Brest, complete Madrid’s challenging lineup.
The new league format is designed to increase the intensity and unpredictability of Europe’s premier club competition. Clubs will now face a broader range of opponents in home and away fixtures, enhancing excitement for fans across the continent. UEFA has confirmed that a similar structure will be applied to the Europa League, while the Conference League will feature each team playing six matches against six different clubs drawn from six pots.
With this setup, Real Madrid and their rivals are set for a series of high-stakes encounters, promising a Champions League season filled with drama, surprises, and top-level European football.
Full 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Draw:
POT 1 fixtures
POT 2 fixtures
POT 3 fixtures
POT 4 fixtures
