For those who don’t know, the UEFA Champions League is the biggest tournament that a player can go for. It lasts throughout the year. from the first matches, for the small teams in early August, until the final takes place in early June. It is only in Europe, but some countries from North Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Can qualify by prequalification.
Why is the Champions League the biggest dream for any soccer player? Well, in many different ways because of the history that surrounds the trophy. With more than 80 years of competition. Because of the players that played it and those who won it. Saying that it is the biggest achievement that they made in their career. Or because the biggest teams keep trying to win it every year as if they never did.
For qualifying to UCL you have two ways to do it. Direct qualification, if you are top 1-4 of your country (depends on the country). Or win the August matches and secure a spot in the group stage, according to UEFA
AC Milan won the Italian League (1st place) securing a spot straight in the group stage. FC Young Boys from Moldova. Secured their spot by winning the 4 matches needed to qualify for the group stage
Once in the group stage, the 32 teams that made it in, go into 8 groups of 4 teams each (can not be from the same country). they spread in the groups, based on how they qualified, (winning your league or 4 matches round). The first and the second one of each group go straight to the next round. The ⅛ finals and the third one go to the second tier of European soccer the Europa League
In the group, A 4 teams. The champion of Italy, runner up from England. Third of Germany, and a team that won the matches. The first and the second qualified for the playoffs. the third one goes to the European League. The last one leaves the competition, based on the bleacher report.
Once in the playoffs, the 16 teams left play a 2-leg knockout. You should win in total between the two games, one in your home and another one away. All this during the last ⅛ finals, quarters finals, and semifinals played
The two clubs face off in two matches against each other, one at each club’s home field. After the two matches, the team leads on total or in the total number of goals scored. goes through the next round, according to Red Bull Salzburg.
Once in the final, the two teams that managed to make it, won the necessary matches. Two teams face each other in an only match in a neutral stadium with half capacity for each team. (each year is in a different country). if you win that match you are the winner of the UEFA Champions League, securing a spot for the next one
Real Madrid managed to win the Champions League final of 2022 against Liverpool, by 1-0 in Paris. With this triumph, Real Madrid has now won 14 times the tournament. According to Sporting News.
The UEFA Champions League takes place during all season. Your team will be able to make it based on your last season. If you win the necessary matches you will be able to crown your team
So that is how the UEFA Champions League works. You need to know that this is the biggest trophy a team or player can go for in his career, a dream for many.
