Aston Villa learn first fixtures in new Champions League format
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Aston Villa's Champions League draw is complete - Unai Emery's side finally know which eight clubs they will meet in the new 36-team league format.
As a reminder, all of the teams that have qualified for the Champions League this year will be in one 36-team league phase, rather than the past format of eight four-team groups.
The Villains will face: Bayern Munich (H), Leizpig (A), Juventus (H), Club Bruges (A), Celtic (H), Young Boys (A), Bologna (H) and Monaco (A).
The order in which the fixtures will take place will be announced on Saturday by Uefa.
Champions League group phase dates:
Matchday 1: 17–19 September 2024
Matchday 2: 1-2 October 2024
Matchday 3: 22-23 October 2024
Matchday 4: 5-6 November 2024
Matchday 5: 26-27 November 2024
Matchday 6: 10-11 December 2024
Matchday 7: 21-22 January 2025
Matchday 8: 29 January 2025
Champions League knockout stage dates:
Knockout round play-offs: 11-12 and 18-19 February 2025
Round of 16: 4-5 and 11-12 March 2025
Quarter-finals: 8-9 and 15-16 April 2025
Semi-finals: 29-30 April and 6-7 May 2025
Final: 31 May 2025, Munich