Thirty-six teams compete for the UEFA Champions League title this season

The UEFA Champions League season began on September 8 with 36 clubs competing in a single league format. Paris Saint-Germain enters the tournament as a two-time defending champion, aiming to secure a third consecutive title. Under the current structure, each club plays eight matches to determine seeding. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16, while clubs finishing ninth through 24th enter a playoff round. Prominent contenders in the field include Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester City. The league phase features diverse participants ranging from established powers to tournament debutants like Como.

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