Champions League 2023/24: Everything you need to know

Champions League 2023/24: Real Madrid and Manchester City favourites, but who can challenge for the title?

Champions League 2023/24: Everything you need to know

The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club football competition in the world, and the 2023/24 season is sure to be another exciting one.

The group stage gets underway on September 19, 2023, with 32 teams competing for a place in the knockout stages.

The teams are divided into eight groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the round of 16.

The knockout stages will be played over two legs, with the aggregate winners progressing to the next round.

The final will be played on June 1, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London.

Here is everything you need to know about the Champions League 2023/24:

Who are the favourites?

Real Madrid are the defending champions, and they will be looking to win a record 15th title in 2023/24.

Other favourites include Manchester City, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich.

Who are the new teams to watch?

AC Milan and Napoli have returned to the Champions League after several years away, and they will be hoping to make an impact in the competition.

Eintracht Frankfurt, winners of the 2021/22 Europa League, will also be competing in the Champions League for the first time in their history.

What are the key dates?

• Group stage: September 19-December 13, 2023
• Round of 16: February 13-March 13, 2024
• Quarterfinals: April 9-17, 2024
• Semifinals: April 30-May 8, 2024
• Final: June 1, 2024

How can I watch the Champions League?

The Champions League is broadcast in over 200 countries around the world.

In the United States, the Champions League is broadcast on CBS, TNT, and Paramount+.

Who are the key players to watch?

There are many world-class players who will be competing in the Champions League 2023/24.

Here are a few of the key players to watch:

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain)

Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)

Who are the pundits predicting to win?

The majority of pundits are predicting that Real Madrid or Manchester City will win the Champions League 2023/24.

Here is a full rundown of the fixtures for the 2020-21 EPL season:

However, there are a number of other teams who could challenge for the title, including Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich.

It is sure to be another exciting season of Champions League action, so don’t miss out!