the 2024 25 Champions League group stage promises an exhilarating campaign with the new format in play ufa's revamped structure introduces a single League phase featuring 36 teams each playing eight matches against different opponents this format replaces the previous system of facing three teams twice enhancing the competition's unpredictability Manchester City the reigning Premier League champions have a challenging draw set to face intermilan PSG and Juventus City eager for Redemption after last season's quarterfinal defeat to Real Madrid will look to capitalize on their pot one seating Liverpool back in the elite after a Europa League stint face Real Madrid AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen with the anfield Clash against the Spanish Giants expected to be a highlight Arsenal aiming to improve on their previous quarterfinal exit to Bayern Munich will battle shakar Jona and Monaco alongside a tough fixture against PSG Aston Villa making their debut in the competition have drawn Bayern Munich Juventus and Celtic alongside RB leig and club rugy with the league phase running through January