The Champions League 2017 - 2018 is a new edition of the main club championship in Europe. The first matches will start on June 27, 2017. The tournament will end on May 26, 2018. In European football fields the best clubs of the continent will meet: Manchester United, Real, Juventus, Barcelona, Bayern and many others. The competition will not be complete without Russian teams. The competition will be attended by two Moscow teams - Spartak and CSKA. Therefore, fans of Russian football have someone to root for!
Date of Champions League 2017/18
The 26th edition of the competition starts in the first month of summer 2017 - June 27. Matches will run until December. Then there will be a two-month winter break. The tournament will continue in February 2018 from the 1/8 playoffs. The final battle will sum up the coming season. It will take place on May 26th.
This is what the 2017--2018 UEFA Champions League schedule looks like:
- June 27/28 and July 4/5: 1st qualifying round;
- July 11/12 and July 19/20: 2nd qualifying round;
- July 25/26 & August 1/2: 3rd qualifying round;
- 15/16 and 22/23 August: qualifying playoffs;
- September 12 - December 6: group part (6 rounds);
- February 13 - March 14, 2018: Playoff 1/8
- 3/4 - 10/11 April: quarterfinals;
- April 24/25 and May 1/2: semi-finals;
- May 26: final.
Where will the UEFA Champions League 2017 - 2018 final take place?
The climax will take place at Kiev stadium"Olympic". This became known on September 15, 2016. The UK has more than once hosted large-scale sporting events... In 1980, matches were held on its territory football tournament summer Olympics, and in 2012 - European Championship games. Currently, the sports complex is the home field for Dynamo Kiev and the Ukrainian national football team.
The stadium has been rebuilt and modernized several times. The last of them made it possible to increase the SC capacity up to 70,000.
Championship participants
79 teams representing 55 football associations will take part in the competition. The main focus will be on PFCs from Germany, England and Spain. Will show football in Champions League 2017/18 and Russian teams- CSKA and Spartak.
CSKA
The capital's "army team" start from the 3rd qualifying round. CSKA was among the seeded. The rivals of the Muscovites will be one of 5 clubs:
- Young Boys (Switzerland);
- Nice (France);
- Istanbul (Turkey);
- AEK (Greece);
- Steaua (Romania).
The 2017/2018 Champions League matches with CSKA will take place on July 25 - 26 and August 1 - 2. The draw for the qualifying stage will take place on 14 July.
Capital FC participates in the tournament almost every year. So far, the army's biggest success is reaching the quarterfinals in the 2009/10 season. Then the charges of Leonid Slutsky not only qualified from the group, but also beat the Spanish "Sevilla" in 1/8. Only the Italian Inter, the future triumphant of the season, could interrupt the victorious march of the Russians.
"Spartacus"
This year, Massimo Carrera's players will start their way in the tournament from the group stage. It will be possible to watch the games of the Champions League 2017/18 with the participation of Muscovites from September 12 to December 6.
"Spartak" is the most experienced representative of Russia in the Champions League. Red-and-white have participated in the main club championship of Europe 14 times. Highest score in modern history teams - the 1995/96 season, when Spartak scored maximum amount points in the group and reached ¼ of the playoffs.
Football Champions League standings 2017/18
The attention of experts and bookmakers is concentrated around about a dozen football teams from the national championships of Spain, Germany, England, France and Germany. According to the results of the last edition of the competition, the best eight looked like this:
- "Real Madrid";
- Juventus;
- Atlético;
- "Monaco";
- Leicester;
- Bayern Munich;
- Barcelona;
- Borussia.
But the greatest results in the 2017/18 Champions League are expected from the Spanish teams - Real Madrid and Barcelona. These two PFCs invariably won the tournament during 2014-2017. Barça managed to do this in the 2014/2015 draw, and Real Madrid became the best in the last two editions of the competition. Once the "creamy" 5 times in a row excelled in the main club competition in Europe. This happened from 1956 to 1960. Will we expect a repetition of the super series? Watch the Champions League 2017/18 streams so you don't miss out on great events!
Group A
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| Basel | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| CSKA | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 9 | Benfica | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 0 |
Group B
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSG | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 15 |
| Bavaria | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | Celtic | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -13 | 3 |
| Anderlecht | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -15 | 3 |
Group C
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roma | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| Atlético M | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | Karabakh | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -12 | 2 |
Group D
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
| Juventus | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | Sporting | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Olympiacos | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 1 |
Group E
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 12 |
| Seville | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Spartak M | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 6 | Maribor | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -13 | 3 |
Group F
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester city | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 15 |
| Shakhtar D | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Napoli | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | Feyenoord | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 3 |
Group G
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besiktas | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| Porto | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | RB Leipzig | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Monaco | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 2 |
Group H
| Club | Matches | V | H | NS | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 16 |
| real Madrid | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 13 |
| Borussia D | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 | APOEL | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -15 | 2 |
Champions League 2017 2018 regulations
32 teams play in the UEFA Champions League group stage:
· 16 winners of the 3rd qualifying round (16 teams);
· The current winner of the Champions League (1 team);
· Silver medalists of countries from 1 to 6 positions of the rating inclusive (6 teams);
If the winning team of the Champions League falls into this zone, then the country gets the right to declare an additional participant
Group matches are played in two rounds (6 rounds).
Distribution of places in case of equality of points:
In case of equality of points, the position of the teams in the group is determined according to the following rules:
· The best difference between goals scored and conceded;
· More goals scored;
· More goals scored in a foreign field;
· More victories in all matches;
· More victories on the road;
· Fair Play indicators (fewer penalty points scored in the group stage: LC - 1 point, CC - 5 points).
Leaving the group:
· The teams that took first and second places in the group stage advance to the 1/8 of the Champions League.
· The teams that took third place in the group stage advance to 1/16 of the League Cup.
Champions League 1/8, 16 teams:
· Teams that took first place in the group stage of the Champions League (8 teams);
· Teams that took second place in the group stage of the Champions League (8 teams);
The draw for teams is carried out according to the following rules:
· The teams are divided into two baskets in accordance with the places taken in the group stage;
· Each pair includes one team from each basket;
· Teams from the same country, as well as those in the same group, cannot meet with each other.
8 Champions League 1/8 winners advance to Champions League 1/4.
1/4 Champions League, 8 teams:
· Winners of the Champions League 1/8 (8 teams).
· The draw for teams is carried out randomly regardless of the ratings and nationality of the teams.
· At the drawing of 1/4, the winners of which pairs meet each other in 1/2.
The round consists of two matches - one on the field of each team. The first matches are played on the pitches of the teams from the second basket.
In the event of a tie based on the aggregate of two matches, the winner is determined by the most goals on a foreign field. In case of equality for this indicator, additional time(2 halves of 15 minutes). If extra time does not reveal a winner, a penalty shoot-out will be awarded.
4 Champions League 1/4 winners advance to Champions League 1/2.
1/2 Champions League, 4 teams:
· Winners of the Champions League 1/4 (4 teams).
The round consists of two matches - one on the field of each team. The host of the field in the first leg is determined by the draw for the 1/4 of the Champions League.
In the event of a tie based on the aggregate of two matches, the winner is determined by the most goals on a foreign field. In case of equality on this indicator, additional time is assigned (2 halves of 15 minutes each). If extra time does not reveal a winner, a penalty shoot-out will be awarded.
2 Champions League 1/2 winners advance to the final.
The 2017/2018 Champions League is the most anticipated football event in Fall 2017! The first qualifying round of the main club tournament in Europe will take place at the end of June. However, the time for serious matches will come only in September. It is for this month that the start is scheduled group stage championship, which will determine the participants in the playoffs. June is almost here, and September is just a stone's throw away. Therefore, it is already possible to outline the contours of the future draw.
Champions League 2017/2018 match schedule
The new edition of the most prestigious club football competition will take place from June 27, 2017 to May 26, 2018. The entire tournament can be divided into three parts: qualification, qualifying (group) round of the main draw and playoffs.
- first tour: June 27 - July 5;
- second round: July 11-19;
- third round: July 25 - August 2;
- playoff qualifications: August 15 - 23.
In this round of the 2017-2018 UEFA Champions League, teams will enter the field that did not get a direct ticket to the main draw of the competition. In the first two rounds, clubs representing the weakest European championships with a rating of 16 - 54 will compete. In the third stage, teams from the championships with a rank of 6 - 15 will compete. At the last stage, representatives of football associations with a rating of 1 - 5 will join the fight for tickets.
This round will be attended by 22 teams that received a "ticket" to the main part of the tournament directly, and 10 FC that passed the sieve qualifying rounds... According to the results of the group stage of Champions League 2017 - 2018, 16 teams will be determined, which will continue to perform in the competition.
16 best clubs will challenge the trophy of the rally in the elimination games. This round will begin with 1/8, and will end with the final meeting. All matches are scheduled for 2018.
Where the 2017/2018 Champions League final will take place
The climax will take place on May 26, 2018 in the Ukrainian capital. The final of the 26th Champions League draw will be held within the walls sports complex"Olympic". This is one of the most venerable stadiums in the world, which was opened back in 1923. Since then, the SC has been reconstructed more than once, thanks to which it hosted many competitions. international level... The most famous events that took place on the territory of the stadium were the 1980 Olympics and the 2012 European Football Championship final. But the main match of the European Champions League will take place in the Kiev sports complex for the first time!
Olimpiyskiy will take over from Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, which has been selected as the venue for the current Champions League final.
Championship teams
The European national championships are coming to an end. Therefore, already now it is possible to draw up a preliminary list of FCs that will take part in the main round of the Champions League publication. In September 2017, fans in the 2017/2018 European Champions League standings will definitely, or most likely, see the following clubs:
- Russia: Spartak;
- Germany: Hoffenheim, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig;
- Spain: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid;
- France: Nice, PSG, Monaco;
- Ukraine: Shakhtar;
- Switzerland: Basel;
- Turkey: Besiktash, Istanbul;
- Netherlands: Ajax, Feyenoord;
- Italy: Juventus, Napoli, Roma;
- Belgium: Anderlecht;
- Portugal: Benfica, Porto;
- England: Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton.
Also, the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League 2016-2017 will participate in the group round, regardless of their place in their national championship.
Afterword
Well, this is how the rough outlines of the next season of the tournament look like. The dates of the event, the approximate calendar of the games, the place where the final meeting will take place, and even some of the participants in the competition are known. Now it remains to be patient and wait for the starting whistle to plunge into new season football holiday!
The Champions League is the most prestigious club football tournament on the planet. Held since the 1991/1992 season, it is the successor to the European Cup. Initially (since 1955) the rally was held according to the Olympic system, when teams play for elimination. That is football clubs played two matches with each other - at home and away, after which the total was calculated, and the losing team left the tournament.
Tournament reform
This lasted until 1992, when the format of the football tournament was changed: a group round was added, in which the clubs played each other in a circle at home and away, after which the best went to the playoff stage. At the same time, the modern emblem and anthem of the tournament appeared, and in 1993 the modern name appeared - the UEFA Champions League. In the 1997/1998 season, the vice-champions of the leading European countries got the right to participate in the tournament for the first time (in accordance with the UEFA coefficient table). Over time, this trend has developed, and today the countries with the highest odds are represented in the tournament by four football teams.
Winners and record holders
During the existence of the tournament, 22 clubs became its winners, 12 of which won the tournament more than once. The record result for the number of victories belongs to the Spanish club "Real" (Madrid), which became the winner 10 times. The reigning Champions League winners are Barcelona. He won the Milan trophy seven times, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Barcelona five times, Ajax won four times, Manchester United won three times, Juventus and Benfica won twice the Champions Cup , Nottingham Forrest and Porto.
Modern format
Now football league Champions are held in a multi-stage scheme and lasts from July to May. The first teams start the fight from the preliminary stage, which consists of four qualifying rounds and the playoff round. The preliminary stage follows the Olympic system and consists of the path of champions (champions of their countries take part) and the path of representatives of countries (not the champions of their countries who have won the right to play in the Champions League), which do not overlap. Based on the results of preliminary stage 10 best teams go to the group stage, where they join 22 teams that got there directly. According to the results of the group tournament, the 16 best teams advance to the playoffs, where they compete according to the Olympic system, starting with the 1/8 finals. The Champions League final has two strongest teams compete for the title and the cup among themselves. The winner of the Champions League receives temporary storage for 10 months. European Cup, and forever a smaller copy of the trophy. A club that has won the Champions League (including the European Champions Cup) five times in total, or three times in a row, retains the original trophy for eternal storage. So far, there are only six such clubs: Real (Madrid, Spain), Ajax (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Bayern (Munich, Germany), Milan (Italy), Barcelona and Liverpool (England ).
Online UEFA Champions League Review at UA-Football
The UA-Football website has been covering the Champions League since 2002. A team of journalists creates quality content, starting with the calendar and announcements of all tours or rounds, ending with the definition of a symbolic team. In addition, the presentation of all opponents is submitted. Ukrainian clubs of this tournament and a review of the foreign press after matches with the participation of Ukrainian teams, as well as the final match and the results of the Champions League. The statistics system contains tournament tables all UEFA Champions League groups and table top scorers, as well as a schedule of matches online. Also, in the statistics system of the section, the results of the Champions League matches of the previous seasons of the Champions League, starting from the 2011/2012 season, are saved.