UEFA Introduces New Champions League Format

The Hoover and Spain Park high school football teams will compete in their annual rivalry game at the Hoover Met on Friday, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The Champions League draw for the 2024-25 season revealed that AC Milan will face tough opponents including Real Madrid and Liverpool, amidst a new league format where teams play 8 matches instead of traditional group stages. This revamped format aims to increase competitiveness and excitement, as teams must strive for points in every match. The league phase starts on September 17, with the top teams moving forward to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Inter Milan is facing challenges with injuries to key players as they prepare for their Serie A matches, while Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are set to clash in a highly anticipated Bundesliga match-up. Fans are encouraged to support their teams as top leagues gear up for an intense season of football.