The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season introduced a new expanded format with 36 teams participating in the "league phase." Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Inter Milan have advanced to the semifinals, vying for two spots in the final at Allianz Arena in Munich. The quarterfinal results saw Arsenal defeating Real Madrid 3-0, Inter Milan overcoming Bayern Munich 2-1, PSG beating Aston Villa 3-1, and Barcelona dominating Borussia Dortmund 4-0. The tournament's final is scheduled for May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
In the new format, teams will play eight games in the league phase against eight different opponents, with the top eight teams qualifying for the Round of 16 automatically. Teams finishing 9th-24th will enter a knockout round to secure a spot in the Round of 16. The championship will follow a standard knockout format post the Round of 16 matchups. The draw for the group stage took place in Monaco, with teams divided into four pots playing matches both home and away. The final will be held on May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich.