This year marked the start of the 70th season of the main European club football tournament, which is being held for the first time using the Swiss system

Last season winners Real Madrid won a penalty shootout against Atletico Madrid to advance to the quarter-finals. Last year, Real Madrid won their fifteenth title and are continuing to demonstrate their high level of play in the new season. The return match against Atletico is scheduled for March 12, 2025.

The first game against the team led by one of the highest paid coaches, Diego Simeone, took place at Real Madrid's home stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. In the fourth minute, Rodrigo opened the scoring to thunderous applause from the stands. However, in the 32nd minute, Atletico forward Julian Alvarez equalized, skillfully sending the ball into the goal after a corner kick. Real Madrid's victory was secured thanks to a goal from Brahim Diaz in the 55th minute, which sealed the team's success.

According to the tournament rules, the winner of the Champions League automatically receives a place in the next season of the competition, as well as the opportunity to compete for the 2025 UEFA Super Cup. You can already purchase tickets for the 2024-2025 Champions League final to witness an exciting confrontation between the best clubs in Europe in Munich.