Champions League draw

Get Ready for Champions League Magic: It's Draw Time!

The UEFA Champions League knockout stage is heating up! Here's all you need to know about the draw, the new format, and which teams are ready to battle it out for glory!

The UEFA Champions League is back, and with it comes the excitement of the knockout round draw, happening on Friday, January 31, 2025! This is the moment when the top 24 European soccer clubs will discover their fate. With teams like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa already securing their spots in the last 16, all eyes will be on the draw as fans worldwide are keen to see how the matches will unfold. Will we witness some classic rivalries reignite or unexpected upsets with underdog teams rising to the occasion?

This year, the Champions League has introduced a brand new league phase format, stepping away from the traditional group stage. Fans are buzzing with anticipation as the changes promise a fresh take on the tournament, adding new layers of strategy and excitement. Now, the best teams will have to navigate through the league phase before advancing to the knockout stage, raising the stakes even higher ahead of Friday’s draw.

For those in Australia wondering how to catch the action, the draw will begin at 11 am GMT, which translates to 10 pm AEDT. You can tune into the live streaming on UEFA.com and stay updated on every twist and turn as the drama unfolds! Teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will also be eagerly awaiting the announcement as they gear up to discover their play-off stage opponents. It's a pivotal moment that could change the dynamics of the tournament for many clubs.

As we gear up for this electrifying event, here’s a fun fact: the Champions League has seen some truly insane matches, with clubs like Real Madrid and AC Milan at the forefront of history. And in its revamped format, one can only imagine how much more thrilling these encounters are going to be! Did you know that the competition’s all-time top scorer is Cristiano Ronaldo, with a whopping 135 goals? As fans across Australia and beyond rally behind their teams, it’s sure to be a Champions League season full of unforgettable moments!