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The new season will be one of the most demanding in recent history for Real Madrid and Barca. Pressure will be mounting on the teams of both clubs as they compete in the extended Champions League; on top of their local and international obligations. The season’s intensity is compounded by the aftereffects of a busy […]
The new season will be one of the most demanding in recent history for Real Madrid and Barca. Pressure will be mounting on the teams of both clubs as they compete in the extended Champions League; on top of their local and international obligations. The season’s intensity is compounded by the aftereffects of a busy summer filled with international soccer; leaving players with little time to rest before the grueling club season begins.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are both entering the season with high expectations in the Champions League. Los Blancos, the reigning European champions, will begin their title defense at home against Stuttgart. Meanwhile, the Blaugrana will kick off their campaign with a challenging away fixture against Monaco.
This season, UEFA have introduced a new format for the Champions League, replacing the traditional six-match group stage with an eight-match league phase. This adjustment adds two more games to the schedule, further intensifying the competition. However, there is a significant gap between the sixth and seventh games of this phase, with no matches scheduled between December 10-11 and January 21-22. This break provides a brief respite from European competition; however, it also comes at a time when both clubs will be heavily involved in domestic cup action.
Madrid and Barca place focus on domestic competitions
As the 2024-25 campaign begins, Real Madrid and Barcelona will shift their focus to domestic competitions, including the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa. The Round of 32 for the Copa del Rey will take place on January 4-5; with the Spanish Supercopa following shortly after, from…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-09-01 20:02:23
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