The European Champions League, referred to as the Champions League, is an annual football match hosted by union of european football associations, which represents the highest level and honor of European club football. It is recognized as the most influential and highest-level club event in the world, and it is also one of the highest prize-winning football and sports events in the world. The Champions League is generally held once a year, from July to May of the following year. This is a cross-year activity.
The UEFA Champions League was formerly known as the UEFA Champions Club Cup in 1954, and was renamed in 1992. Although the Champions League has been revised many times, the records since the establishment of the tournament have never been counted separately, and the old name of "European Club Champions Cup" is still retained on the championship trophy. Twenty-two clubs have won the Champions League, among which Real Madrid won the most, followed by AC Milan seven times, Bayern Munich and Liverpool six times and Barcelona five times.
Rules for drawing lots in the Champions League.
1, group match
The champions league, champions league and top league champions of the top six associations in "European War Points" are the first team (namely the seed team), and the other 24 teams are divided into second, third and fourth files according to "European War Points"; Each team consists of the first, second, third and fourth gear teams. Teams from the same association will not be assigned to the same group, nor will they all appear on the same match day.
2. knockout
Except for the finals, each round is home and away. In case of force majeure, the competition will be arranged in a neutral venue. 1/8 final draw is based on the following rules: the first team plays against the second team, and the same team does not meet the association team. The first round will be held at the home of the second team of the group; 1/4 There are no restrictions on the draw for the finals and semi-finals.