Monaco is set to host a pivotal football event at the Grimaldi Forum on August 29 and 30, with the UEFA draws signaling the launch of a new competition format for the 2024/25 season. The UEFA Champions League group stage draw is scheduled for 18:00 on August 29, gathering over 700 representatives from European football to mark the season's official commencement. The ensuing day will see the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League group stages being drawn, introducing the teams to their initial challenges of the season.
The revised UEFA format will debut, featuring eight matches against eight different teams in the Champions League group stages, a shift from the traditional format of playing three teams twice. This change is designed to foster more competitive and balanced encounters across the board. Teams will be sorted into four pots based on their coefficients, with the draws determining their opponents and the locations of the matches, ensuring a diverse and engaging lineup.
The process will involve the manual selection of a thousand balls, followed by the use of automatic software to assign opponents and to decide home and away games. The complete match calendar is set to be announced on August 31, finalizing the schedules for participating clubs. This format adjustment and the hosting of such a significant event underscore Monaco's ongoing influence and prestige in European football circles.
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