2019–20 UEFA Champions League facts for kids
The Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul will host the final
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| Dates | Qualifying: June – August 2019 Competition proper: 18 September 2019 – 30 May 2020 |
| Teams | Competition proper: 32 Total: 79, 80 or 81 (from 54 associations) |
The 2019–20 UEFA Champions League was a big football tournament for top clubs in Europe. It was the 65th time this competition was held by UEFA. It was also the 28th season since it changed its name from the European Champion Clubs' Cup to the UEFA Champions League.
The final match of the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League was planned to be played at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. The team that wins the Champions League gets to play against the winner of the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League in another big game called the 2020 UEFA Super Cup. Winning also means they automatically get a spot in the next season's Champions League group stage.
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What is the UEFA Champions League?
The UEFA Champions League is one of the most exciting football tournaments in the world. It brings together the best club teams from across Europe. These teams compete to see who is the champion of Europe.
The tournament starts with many teams trying to qualify. Eventually, 32 teams make it to the main competition. They are then divided into groups.
How Do Teams Qualify for the Champions League?
Teams qualify for the Champions League based on how well they did in their own country's league. For example, the top teams from leagues like the English Premier League or Spain's La Liga get direct spots. Other teams have to play in qualifying rounds.
The number of teams from each country depends on how strong their league is considered. Stronger leagues get more direct spots in the group stage. This system makes sure that only the best teams get to compete.
The Road to the Final Match
The Champions League has several stages. First, there are qualifying rounds where teams play to earn a spot. Then comes the group stage, where 32 teams are split into eight groups. Each team plays others in their group twice.
After the group stage, the top two teams from each group move on to the knockout rounds. This is where teams play two matches against an opponent, one at home and one away. The team with the better total score moves on. This continues until only two teams are left for the final.
What Happens in the Knockout Rounds?
The knockout rounds are very intense. If the total score is a tie, the team that scored more goals away from home wins. If it's still a tie, they might play extra time or have a penalty shootout. This makes every game very exciting.
The Grand Final Event
The final match is a single game played at a special stadium chosen beforehand. It's a huge event watched by millions of fans around the world. The winning team lifts the famous Champions League trophy.
Winning the Champions League is a massive achievement for any football club. It shows they are the best team in Europe for that season.
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The Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, where the final was planned.
See also
- In Spanish: Liga de Campeones de la UEFA 2019-20 para niños
