Champions League: Format, Dates & Everything You Need to Know
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Recent Performance (2024/25):
finished 3rd in the league phase.
19 points earned.
6 wins in 8 matches.
Conceded only 3 goals.
Reached the last 16.
2025/26 League Phase Schedule:
First Match: September 16-18
Further Match Dates:
September 30-October 1
October 21-22
November 4-5
November 25-26
December 9-10
Penultimate Match: January 20-21
Final Match (all teams together): January 28, 2026
Knockout Stage Qualification:
Automatic Qualification to Round of 16: top 8 teams from the league phase.
Play-off Round: Teams ranked 9th-24th will compete in a two-legged play-off.
Play-off Draw: January 30, 2026
Play-off Matches: February 17-18 & February 24-25.
Additional Information:
There’s a link to download the 2025/26 fixtures to your phone.
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