Istanbul has hosted several Champions League finals.

Istanbul has hosted two Champions League finals.

In 2005, the Champions League final came to Istanbul, Turkey for the first time, leaving the world with a classic final that will never be forgotten. AC Milan led Liverpool 3-0 in the first half, but Liverpool scored three goals in seven minutes in the second half, miraculously equaling the score, and penalty shoot-out won the cup.

This final is one of the most classic finals in the history of the Champions League. Even in the eyes of many fans, he is the most classic final, no one. In 2023, after 18, the Champions League final came to Istanbul for the second time, in the same city and stadium, but this time there was no miracle. Manchester City 1-0 beat Inter Milan and won the Champions League trophy for the first time in the team's history.

Rules of the 2022-23 Champions League Competition System:

The draw ceremony for the group stage was held in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at 18: 00 CET. 26 teams automatically advanced to the tournament, 6 teams won the play-offs ***32 teams participated in the lottery.

The champion in the 2022-23 season can automatically qualify for the Champions League group stage in the 2023-24 season, and can also qualify for the European Super Cup in 2023 to compete with the champion in the 2022-23 season.

This season's qualifying stage, play-off stage and elimination stage do not use the away goal system, that is, if the two sides still draw at home and away, the away goal will not be counted, and they will directly enter overtime, and the away goal will not be counted in overtime. /kloc-after 0/20 minutes, they will still enter the penalty shootout.