Manchester City UCL 2024-25: Match Schedule & Dates
The wait is finally over! The UEFA Champions League is back, and Manchester City, fresh off their historic treble, are ready to make another run for glory.
As the defending champions, City will be looking to become the first team to win back-to-back Champions League titles since Real Madrid in 2017. However, the road to the final in Lisbon will be a challenging one, with some of Europe's best teams standing in their way.
Here's the complete schedule and dates for Manchester City's UCL journey in the 2024-25 season:
Group Stage
Group Stage Draw: August 31, 2024 (Monaco)
The group stage draw will determine City's opponents in the initial phase of the competition. It will set the stage for a thrilling battle with the likes of:
- Real Madrid
- Barcelona
- Bayern Munich
- Inter Milan
- AC Milan
- Liverpool
- PSG
- Chelsea
- And more...
Match Dates:
- Matchday 1: September 17/18, 2024
- Matchday 2: September 24/25, 2024
- Matchday 3: October 22/23, 2024
- Matchday 4: October 29/30, 2024
- Matchday 5: November 5/6, 2024
- Matchday 6: November 12/13, 2024
Knockout Stage
The Round of 16:
- First Leg: February 12-14 & 19-21, 2025
- Second Leg: February 25-27 & March 4-6, 2025
The Quarterfinals:
- First Leg: April 9-11, 2025
- Second Leg: April 16-18, 2025
The Semifinals:
- First Leg: May 7-9, 2025
- Second Leg: May 14-16, 2025
The Final:
- June 1, 2025 (Estádio da Luz, Lisbon)
Key Players to Watch:
- Erling Haaland: The prolific Norwegian striker will be looking to continue his goalscoring rampage in the UCL.
- Kevin De Bruyne: The Belgian maestro will be pulling the strings in midfield, providing assists and dictating the tempo.
- Rodri: The defensive midfielder will be a key figure in controlling the game and protecting the backline.
Will Manchester City be able to defend their title? The journey ahead will be filled with tough challenges, but City has the talent and experience to make a serious run for a second consecutive Champions League trophy. Be sure to mark your calendars for these crucial dates and witness the thrilling drama unfold.
