Champions League

One 36-team league phase

36 clubs in a single table. Each plays eight matches against eight different opponents — one combined standings, no groups.

The qualification split

The top 8 go straight to the Round of 16. Teams ranked 9th to 24th drop into a two-legged knockout play-off. 25th and below are out.

Two-legged knockout

From the play-off round through the semifinals, ties are settled over two legs on aggregate. The Final is a single match at a neutral venue.