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Introduced in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champion club of each national championship. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries. It has since been expanded, and while most of Europe’s national leagues can still only enter their champion, the strongest leagues now provide up to four teams. Clubs that finish next-in-line in their national league, having not qualified for the Champions League, are eligible for the second-tier UEFA Europa League competition, and from 2021, teams not eligible for the UEFA Europa League will qualify for a new third-tier competition called the UEFA Europa Conference League.

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Key thoughts and analysis from Tuesday's Champions League action

Champions League admin - March 8, 2023 0

The Champions League last 16 rumbles on this week, as the first four quarterfinalists are being decided. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday's action in Europe's premier club competition.Chelsea finally find their confidenceFor the first half...

How has Ronaldo fared in his first 5 matches in Saudi Arabia?

Champions League admin - March 3, 2023 0

Cristiano Ronaldo said the project at Al Nassr was more enticing than multiple offers from European clubs. The Saudi Pro League was "very competitive" and thus enticing as the next step in his storied career.The Portuguese superstar signed for...

Key thoughts and analysis from Tuesday's Champions League action

Champions League admin - February 15, 2023 0

The Champions League returned this week, with the round of 16 finally kicking off. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday's action in Europe's premier club competition.PSG foiled by Bayern's French duoNaturally, much of the discourse preceding...

Biggest winners and losers of the January transfer window

Champions League admin - February 1, 2023 0

After a flurry of deadline-day moves, theScore picks out the big winners and losers of the January transfer window.Winners: ChelseaStrictly from an on-pitch perspective, Chelsea were the undeniable winners of the January transfer window. Building on their opulent summer,...

The incredible numbers that underline Pele's excellence

Champions League admin - December 30, 2022 0

Pele is gone but his influence lives on.One of the greatest sports stars of all time died in Sao Paulo on Thursday. He was 82 and had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021.It's impossible to condense the life...

4 thoughts from Tuesday's Champions League action

Champions League admin - November 2, 2022 0

The Champions League group stage concludes this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday's action in Europe's premier club competition.Mignolet made the Club Brugge surprise possibleThe departures of head coach Alfred Schreuder, playmaker Charles De Ketelaere,...

10 thoughts from Matchday 5 in the Champions League

Champions League admin - October 26, 2022 0

The Champions League rumbled on this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Matchday 5 in Europe's premier club competition.Now what, Joan?Joan Laporta's big gamble didn't pay off. In pulling the infamous economic "levers" over the summer...

4 thoughts from Tuesday's Champions League action

Champions League admin - October 25, 2022 0

The Champions League rumbles on with Matchday 5 this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday's action in Europe's premier club competition.Unbeaten Potter still has work to doIt took a moment of magic to lift Chelsea...

5 thoughts from Tuesday's Champions League action

Champions League admin - October 12, 2022 0

The Champions League rumbles on with Matchday 4 this week. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday's action in Europe's premier club competition.Juventus hit rock bottomWell, it turns out the win over Maccabi Haifa in last week's...