Champions League: UEFA to use new software for 2024/25 draw

• The UEFA Champions League will feature a new group stage format from the commencement of the 2024/25 season
• The newly announced format is expected to give room for more participating teams at the footballing showpiece
• A report detailing the European football competition's body is poised to use special software for the draw has surfaced

The 2024/25 season will bring a significant change to one of football’s most-watched competitions, the UEFA Champions League.

The prestigious tournament, rebranded in 1992, is set for a new overhaul before the start of the upcoming season.

A detailed view of the cards of Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Round of 16 draw at the UEFA Headquarters on November 7, 2022. Image: Kristian Skeie.
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According to UEFA.com, the competition will adopt a new format, shifting from the traditional group stage to a league-style format.

However, while this change has received mixed reactions from fans and players, UEFA has recently detailed the draw process for the revamped Champions League.

UEFA announces plans for UCL draw

According to a statement on its website, the new edition of the UEFA Champions League will see the draw process conducted using software.

This marks a significant departure from the traditional draw ceremony, which typically featured prominent players selecting teams for the group stage.

The statement highlights that the draws will be managed by a software solution developed by UEFA’s partner, AE Live. This software has been thoroughly tested to ensure seamless integration of internal and external systems for accurate and reliable results.

Additionally, the entire draw process has been reviewed by the external auditor Ernst & Young to ensure randomness and adherence to the draw rules.

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season is scheduled to run from Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Pep Guardiola reacts to Man City's loss

Earlier, Legit.ng disclosed that Guardiola has reacted to Manchester City's loss to Celtic in their pre-season friendly game in the USA.

The Scottish giants defeated the Premier League champions 4-3 on at the Kenan Memorial Stadium in North Carolina.

Oscar Bobb, Maximo Perrone, and Erling Haaland scored City's three goals, but Luis Palma's strike in the 68th minute gave Celtic the deserved win over the English side.

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