champions A technician with challenges
Thomas Tuchel, the coach of Bayern, faces a big challenge in the Champions League. After conceding 1-0 in the round of 16 first leg against Lazio, the manager hopes to improve the result and qualify for the quarter-finals. Despite the criticism and pressure on him, Tuchel remains hopeful and trusts his team to pull off a comeback.
A rarefied atmosphere
The atmosphere in Munich is tense and rarefied. The position of the coach is in doubt and the criticism does not stop. Despite this, Tuchel remains firm and assures that this will not be his last game. With the elimination of the cup and the league practically out of reach, the Champions League is the only option left to save the season. Facing Lazio today, Tuchel and Bayern are forced to bounce back to stay in the competition.
Real Sociedad is also looking for a comeback
In addition to the Bayern game, Real Sociedad also have a big challenge in the Champions League. After losing 2-0 in the first leg against PSG, the Basque team is looking for a comeback at home. Although the task is complicated, coach Luis Enrique and his players are confident in their skills and the support of their fans to achieve victory.
Changes in the format of the Champions League
UEFA has announced changes to the Champions League format for the 2024/25 season. Instead of the group stage with 32 teams, there will be a single league of 36 teams. Each team will play eight games in this league, playing half at home and half away. The first eight teams will advance directly to the round of 16, while from 9th to 24th place they will play a ‘play-off’ to achieve their classification. Teams from 25th to 36th place will be eliminated and will not have access to the Europa League. From the round of 16 onwards, the competition will continue with the current format.
