UEFA Champions League

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Biggest club tournament. The Champions League is the most-watched club soccer competition in the world, with millions of fans tuning in to watch the best European teams play each other.

How it works. Teams start in a league phase where they play multiple matches, then the top teams move to knockout rounds that are played over two legs, and finally there is one huge final match to crown the champion.

Top teams qualify. Only the best clubs from each European country can play, usually the champions of their national leagues, so you see amazing teams from Spain, England, Italy, Germany, France, and more all competing together.

Third biggest football event. After the World Cup and European Championship, the Champions League is the third most-watched football competition in the whole world, showing just how popular it is with fans everywhere.

Most prestigious club prize. Winning the Champions League is considered the ultimate achievement for a European soccer club because it proves you're the best of the best across an entire continent.