there are three preliminary groups every year before the champions league starts, that are played during the summer: in the 1st 28 teams play 2 matches h&a, in the 2nd the 14 teams that won in the previous group challenge other 14 teams, and in the 3rd the remaining 14 teams are put together with other 18 teams; the 16 teams that win the 3rd group are put together with the 8 teams that got the better results in their own leagues, an so it is reached the number of 24, which are divided in 8 groups of 4 teams, that is when the Champion's League really begins.
The Champions League Football started in 1955 as European Champions Clubs' Cup. In 1992 was renamed as Union of European Football Associations Champions League.
The Champions League Football started in 1955 as European Champions Clubs' Cup. In 1992 was renamed as Union of European Football Associations Champions League.
The champions league is a European club football (soccer) competition organized by the UEFA. It was formerly known as the European Champions Clubs' Cup and the European Cup.
Nicolas Anelka
The UEFA Cup and the Champions League are associated with football in Europe. They are governed by the Union of European Football Associations. Well, Champions league is the most prestigious of the two football tournaments.
Manchester United
Everton were the Football League Champions in 1891.
Sunderland were the Football League Champions in 1892.
Sunderland were the Football League Champions in 1893.
Sunderland were the Football League Champions in 1895.
Liverpool were the Football League Champions in 1901.
Sunderland were the Football League Champions in 1902.