Topic: Champions League 24/25

[PaulKS]

So shocked how there has been so little comment about an automated draw for virtually all the matches, with UEFA claiming the software will be completely random

It's so open to question how it works, and possible fixing

Can almost guarantee that UEFA's software algorithms will ensure that Madrid and City get the 8 most favourable matches possible 

Yeah I thought similar - UEFA can't be trusted one bit as we know, just open to abuse that system, but I suppose hand drawing would take forever so can sort of understand it

[anfieldpurch]

Definitely looks like it will be just the dates announced on the Saturday which will be a bit of a godsend as will only have 4 trips to research rather than 8!

https://xcancel.com/centregoals/status/1825902792365474297?s=48&t=uqJ7Nw_B-l5w09Q9lS1f1w

The only downside of that is that by the time they announce those dates, they'll have probably already told the likes of RyanAir/EasyJet so it will be high prices as per

[ABJ]

The only downside of that is that by the time they announce those dates, they'll have probably already told the likes of RyanAir/EasyJet so it will be high prices as per

Nothing would surprise me although that part of it is no different to the last couple of seasons though as we knew back then who were were playing away, it was just the dates that were announced on the Saturday so in theory, the same will apply this time. 

[Jm55]

So shocked how there has been so little comment about an automated draw for virtually all the matches, with UEFA claiming the software will be completely random

It's so open to question how it works, and possible fixing

Can almost guarantee that UEFA's software algorithms will ensure that Madrid and City get the 8 most favourable matches possible 

Honestly don’t get why people think UEFA of all people will be favourable to City.

UEFA are, to date, the only organisation to have tried to impose any kind of ban on City, the only reason that ban wasn’t upheld is because of an independent court ruling that it should be overturned.

[Tiz Lad]

The only downside of that is that by the time they announce those dates, they'll have probably already told the likes of RyanAir/EasyJet so it will be high prices as per

Pot 4 away unlikely to matter to the vast majority

If the expected teams get through the play offs, there's only 2 teams that will have an allocation of more than 1000

[kalle-anka]

Pot 4 away unlikely to matter to the vast majority

If the expected teams get through the play offs, there's only 2 teams that will have an allocation of more than 1000

Celtic from pot 4 please 🙏

[Tiz Lad]

Celtic from pot 4 please 🙏

Celtic are in Pot 3 - Only teams that are currently guaranteed to be in Pot 4 with an allocation of over 1000 are Stuttgart and Bologna

[NQ00]

Nothing would surprise me although that part of it is no different to the last couple of seasons though as we knew back then who were were playing away, it was just the dates that were announced on the Saturday so in theory, the same will apply this time.

So am I right in thinking we will find out during the draw who we play at during each gameweek and then find out the date/time of the game on the Saturday ? TIA

[Tiz Lad]

So am I right in thinking we will find out during the draw who we play at during each gameweek and then find out the date/time of the game on the Saturday ? TIA

Nope according to the link posted you'll know which teams you're playing but not when till Saturday

[NQ00]

Nope according to the link posted you'll know which teams you're playing but not when till Saturday

We will know if the opponent is home or away on the day of the draw won't we

[anfieldpurch]

We will know if the opponent is home or away on the day of the draw won't we

Yeah, you will get allocated the home and away just not which matchweek or day of the matchweek

[Tiz Lad]

We will know if the opponent is home or away on the day of the draw won't we

Yes

[NQ00]

Yes

Yeah, you will get allocated the home and away just not which matchweek or day of the matchweek

Thanks 🙏

[kalle-anka]

Celtic are in Pot 3 - Only teams that are currently guaranteed to be in Pot 4 with an allocation of over 1000 are Stuttgart and Bologna

Fair enough, I haven’t got a clue about the pots this season.. Bologna will do just fine 👍

[PaulKS]

Arent we just playing 4 teams? Home and away?

It looked to me from the UEFA video that we'll know what matchweek as well... maybe i'm wrong

[Craig S]

Arent we just playing 4 teams? Home and away?

It looked to me from the UEFA video that we'll know what matchweek as well... maybe i'm wrong

No, 8 teams. 4 games at home, 4 away

[DanK1456]

Arent we just playing 4 teams? Home and away?

It looked to me from the UEFA video that we'll know what matchweek as well... maybe i'm wrong

Two different teams from each pot, one home one away per pot

[PaulKS]

No, 8 teams. 4 games at home, 4 away

Ahh i see, thanks

Celtic or Feyenoord would be fantastic aways, fingers crossed

[Tiz Lad]

Arent we just playing 4 teams? Home and away?

It looked to me from the UEFA video that we'll know what matchweek as well... maybe i'm wrong

You won't know the matchweek jusy home or away.

They're doing that on Saturday after the logistics of the CL, EL and ECL draws are done

[anfieldpurch]

Young Boys, Salzburg and Sparta Prague through tonight

[Tiz Lad]

Young Boys, Salzburg and Sparta Prague through tonight

Salzburg Pot 3
Young Boys Pot 3
Sparta Pot 4

[Tiz Lad]

Pots as they stand - Only changes can come in Pot 3 and 4

[anfieldpurch]

Zagreb
Lille
Red Star Belgarde
Slovan Bratislava

All confirmed now

[Tiz Lad]

Pots confirmed

[CornerTakenQuickly]

Allocations from last 2 seasons

Napoli 2736
Rangers 2636
Ajax 2610
Real Madrid 1808
LASK 1343
Toulouse 1200
Union SG 1058
Sparta Prague 988
Atalanta 750

Assume 5% didn’t buy (round up to nearest 50)

Guaranteed:

1+: >2900
2+: 2800-2900
3+  2750-2800
4+: 1900-2750
5+: 1450-1900
6+: 1300-1450
7+  1150-1300
8+: 1050-1150
9:    800-1050
?: <800

I have used the latest allocation I’ve found, or 5% where none available (as marked by ?)

Pot 1

Real Madrid 3844
Man City 2774
Bayern Munich 3800
PSG 1600
Inter 4369
Dortmund 3819
Leipzig 2261
Barcelona 3000- will increase later on as move back to camp nou and increase capacity

Pot 2
Leverkusen 1790
Atletico 3431
Atalanta 1250
Juventus 2000
Benfica 3250
Arsenal 3000
Club Brugge 1592
Shakhtar Donetsk (Schalke’s stadium) 3120?
Milan 4369

Pot 3

Feyenoord 2400
Sporting 2524
PSV 1625
Celtic 3000?
Salzburg 1520
Dinamo Zagreb 1254
Young Boys 1663
Red Star Belgrade 2540
Lille 2599

Pot 4

Monaco 976?
Villa 2132?
Bologna 1914?
Girona 700
Stuttgart 3003?
Sturm Graz 818?
Brest 900? (playing at Guingamp’s stadium)
Slovan Bratislava 1125
Sparta Prague 988

[Tiz Lad]

Girona is only 9282 due to having a temporary stand that can't be used, So 5% is 464

[Craig S]

Atalantas new stand is open from September 15 for their first home - played all away so far. The capacity will then be 25k, so should get 1.25k

[kalle-anka]

Be interesting to see the selling details for Girona.

[includo]

Only get Milan with the Napoli & Rangers it looks like

[kalle-anka]

Only get Milan with the Napoli & Rangers it looks like

Am I correct assuming that Milan will have a good chance to drop to 1 match (Napoli?)

[VAR Humbug]

Bit grim those away allocations for anyone with Rangers as the lowest allocation on their card

[CornerTakenQuickly]

Am I correct assuming that Milan will have a good chance to drop to 1 match (Napoli?)

Think it will be guaranteed for those with 1 from the last two seasons, then the rest (likely around 1500 tickets) will drop to season ticket holders and members.

[deanloco9]

The previous away credit I have is Napoli in 2022, Am I right to assume it will be impossible or could it drop?

[includo]

Should be good with Milan I think

[Barry Banana]

Girona is only 9282 due to having a temporary stand that can't be used, So 5% is 464

Might be close the the tipping point of no tickets being available for normal fans.

[anfieldpurch]

Girona is only 9282 due to having a temporary stand that can't be used, So 5% is 464

Will they be able to play at home? Look at USG ground with a similar capacity.. they had to play us at Anderlecht

[Jm55]

Milan potentially dropping to all members?

[kalle-anka]

Think it will be guaranteed for those with 1 from the last two seasons, then the rest (likely around 1500 tickets) will drop to season ticket holders and members.

Yeah that would make sense 👍

[deanloco9]

Anyone know how ticket collection goes for people with mobility issues who can't stand long? I am usually the lead booker but does the entire group need to attend now?

[Tiz Lad]

Will they be able to play at home? Look at USG ground with a similar capacity.. they had to play us at Anderlecht

Apparently they're giving 700 to away fans.

UEFA have approved their stadium