The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 38 teams will be in action as 19 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

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UEFA.com delves into the UEFA Champions League archive to unearth some memorable encounters from the last matchday of the group stage/league phase.

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Only 13 sides finished the old group stage with a 100% record – can Liverpool become the first to do so in the inaugural league phase? UEFA.com profiles the competition's previous perfectionists.

Why the Premier League is likely to earn an extra Champions League spot - and how there could be seven English clubs in next year's competition.

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The Champions League and Europa League reform drew criticism because it added to an already packed calendar, yet the European competitions' league phase finale is set to be a memorable blockbuster next week.

Gooooooooaaaaaal! The UEFA Champions League has a new expanded format for the 2024-25 season. The new UEFA Champions League season is underway, with 36 teams attempting to reach the final in Munich in May.

The UEFA Champions League returns Jan. 21 after a break that lasted over a month. Barcelona and Liverpool headline Tuesday's action.

The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 38 teams will be in action as 19 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

The big loss for Celtic is forward Daizen Maeda, who is suspended due to his red card in the win over Young Boys. Paulo Bernardo could start in the front three in his stead to give the visitors a little more control when in possession, or Adam Idah could get the nod as the No. 9, with Kyogo Furuhashi playing in the wider role.