The revamped format for the 2024/25 Champions League appears to have revitalised the opening phase of the prestigious competition. With only eight of the 36 teams guaranteed to progress to the last-16, an increased level of jeopardy has been added to proceedings. The new set-up has undoubtedly found favour with bettors, with sportsbooks reporting an uptick in activity when Champions League games have been played. Fans inclined towards online gambling will be eagerly wagering on the sixth round of matches…

The revamped format for the 2024/25 Champions League was met with widespread scepticism when it was first announced, but the early signs look promising. The opening ‘league phase’ looks set to add a new sense of jeopardy given that only eight clubs are guaranteed an automatic place in the last-16. An additional play-off round should serve to keep more clubs in contention to progress to the next phase, which makes the tournament more competitive. With that in mind, read on…

The 2024-25 edition of the UEFA Champions League has begun in earnest. And the new format means that there are even more games to be played in what is surely the world’s premier club football competition. Here we take a look at the new format as well as the new betting options that this has opened up to fans and punters. The new Champions League format From the start of the 2024-25 campaign UEFA have announced a new format to…

Fourteen teams are now just one step away from claiming one of the remaining seven spots in the revamped 2024/25 Champions League. This year’s competition will feature a 36-team league phase for the first time, ending the previous group stage format that fans had become familiar with. Big-hitters such as Manchester City and Real Madrid have already booked their places in the league phase and are the favourites to lift the trophy. However, the 14 teams in the qualification play-off…