The first round of the new Champions League has been completed, so we take a look at the 36-team table and note the importance that goal difference will make this season.The competition was expanded

The 2024-25 Champions League kicked off Tuesday in a new format with 36 teams instead of 32. The revamped competition features a league system in which each team plays eight games, replacing the old group stage with eight groups of four teams. Here's what to know about the new format:

The new Champions League has started. It is a new format in which all teams, in this first phase, face eight opponents in home or away matches to determine who will play in the round of 16, who

Watch the best goals from the first round of Champions League games There were 57 goals in the opening round of Champions League group matches. We have selected 10 of the best - and want you to pick your favourite.

Top eight advance directly to Round of 16. Teams ranked 9-24 will compete in knockout round play-offs to determine the remaining spots in the last 16.

There are six matches as the Champions League continues on Thursday with its new league group stage: Feyenoord v Bayer Leverkusen - 17:45Red Star Belgrade v Benfica - 17:45Atalanta v Arsenal - 20:00 (listen on BBC Radio 5 Live)Atletico Madrid v RB Leipzig - 20:00Brest v Sturm Graz - 20:00Monaco v Barcelona - 20:00 All kick-off times BST Follow all