Den UEFA Champions League er en årlig klubfodboldkonkurrence arrangeret af Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for de mest succesfulde fodboldklubber i Europa. Det er et af de mest prestigefyldte klubtrofæer i fodbold, muligvis det mest prestigefyldte på klubniveau. Den har et globalt publikum på mere end 1 milliard mennesker (større end SuperBowl).
Turneringen blev indviet i sæsonen 1955-1956 som en konkurrence for vinderne af de europæiske nationale fodboldligaer under navnet Europa Cuppen, men siden sæsonen 1992-1993 har de deltagende hold været de bedst rangerede hold i Europa, og turneringen er blevet omdøbt til Europa Cuppen. Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League må dog ikke forveksles med UEFA Cuppen, som er den næstvigtigste konkurrence for europæiske klubhold. Skiftet fra et standard cup-format til det ligabaserede system øgede antallet af kampe, som hvert hold spiller, og øgede også mulighederne for tv-dækning betydeligt.
Det er muligt at Se Champions League over internettet i visse dele af Storbritannien. BT Sports har nu eksklusive rettigheder til alle Champions League-kampe, hvilket er en stor fordel, hvis man er bredbåndskunde hos BT, men der er mange områder på de britiske øer, som ikke har den mulighed. Deres eneste mulighed for at se Champions League-fodbold er at betale for en BT Sports-pakke oven i en Sky-pakke, som begge ikke har nogen tilbud til afsidesliggende områder i Storbritannien. Ved at sælge disse rettigheder til BT Sport er visse områder af Storbritannien næsten blevet helt afskåret fra at have råd til at se europæisk klubfodbold, og derfor er alternative streamingkilder blevet stadig mere populære.
Champions League - kommende kampe
29 Apr 2025 - 20:00 Arsenal vs PSG
30 Apr 2025 - 20:00 Barcelona vs Inter Milan
Sladder og synspunkter om Champions League-fodbold
Thomas Muller may have played his final Champions League game for Bayern Munich against Inter. At 35, he faces a reduced role this season, with just one Bundesliga goal. The club's decision not to renew his contract surprised many, including former teammates and Bayern officials. Despite past mistakes, there is a sense of unease about letting go of a legend like Muller, who has been a key figure in Bayern's success. Klinsmann and others praise Muller's contributions to German football.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards analyze Carlo Ancelotti's success in the Champions League, highlighting his reign as a dominant figure in the competition. They delve into the factors contributing to Ancelotti's achievements. Listen to their insights on Match of the Day Top 10: Champions League on BBC Sounds or watch on BBC iPlayer.
Real Madrid players Rudiger, Mbappe, Ceballos, and Vinicius under UEFA investigation post-Champions League win. Allegations of indecent conduct during celebrations, with Rudiger's throat-cutting gesture and Mbappe's crotch grab. Rudiger's winning penalty sets up quarter-final tie against Arsenal. Special investigator appointed to review evidence, likely video footage. Potential fines, not bans, expected given past incidents. Uncertain timeline for resolution ahead of Arsenal matches.
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