The UEFA Champions League kicked off its new league phase format with an exciting match between Atlético Madrid and RB Leipzig at Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain. Fans can watch the match on CBSSN or stream it through FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, SlingTV, or Paramount+. This new format will see an increase in teams participating in the competition starting from the 2024-25 season.
In other matches, Manchester City and Inter Milan drew 0-0 in a rematch of the previous year’s final, highlighting a goal-shy evening for the Champions League. However, Paris Saint-Germain managed to secure a 1-0 win against Girona in the dying minutes of their match. Borussia Dortmund also secured a 3-0 victory against Club Brugge with late goals.
New faces and long-absent teams like Sparta Prague and Bologna showcased their skills in their return to the Champions League. While some teams like Salzburg struggled to find their footing, others like Celtic secured a 5-1 win against Slovan Bratislava.
The tournament will see more exciting matches in the coming weeks, with Barcelona facing Monaco and Atalanta hosting Arsenal. The launch of the new format, with 36 teams playing eight matches against various opponents, promises to bring fresh excitement and unpredictability to the competition.
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