All clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League features 36 teams from across Europe, including defending champions Real Madrid, Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, and other elite clubs. Explore every team's profile, standings position, and squad information.
The expanded Champions League format features 36 teams in the league phase, up from 32 in previous seasons. Teams qualify through their domestic league positions or by winning their national league or cup competitions.
Among the participants are record 15-time winners Real Madrid, 6-time winners Bayern Munich and Liverpool, and recent champions Manchester City and Chelsea.
Teams qualify for the Champions League through their domestic league positions. The number of spots allocated to each country depends on UEFA's coefficient ranking, with top-ranked nations like Spain, England, Germany, and Italy receiving 4 spots each.
Additional spots are available through domestic cup competitions and the Champions League qualifying rounds for lower-ranked nations.
