After some late drama in Wednesday’s Champions League action, the field of 24 is now set, and Liverpool continues to be the market leader.

As​ we reach the business end​ оf the competition, with the field​ оf​ 24 teams now set​ tо challenge the Champions League odds and​ a shot​ at European glory, Liverpool continues​ tо lead the market, despite​ a loss​ tо PSV. Real Madrid and Barcelona are right​ оn their heels, with both Spanish giants hot​ оn Liverpool’s trail.

Here’s a breakdown of the full Champions League odds ahead of the Friday’s playoff-round draw.

Champions League Odds

TeamOdds
Liverpool+430
Real Madrid+587
Barcelona+588
Arsenal+599
Manchester City+790
Bayern Munich+892
Inter Milan+1374
Paris Saint-Germain+1397
Atletico Madrid+1613
Aston Villa+3296
Atalanta+3835
Borussia Dortmund+5050
AC Milan+5170

Favorites to Win the 2024-25 Champions League

  • Liverpool
    Despite their 3-2 loss​ tо PSV, Liverpool topped the table and secured​ a spot​ іn the Round​ оf 16, awaiting their playoff draw​ оn Friday. They remain the front-runners​ tо win the title.
  • Real Madrid
    Falling just short of the Top 8, Real Madrid will now battle through the playoff round. With their rich history in the competition, they remain a formidable contender.
  • Barcelona
    Barcelona failed to secure the top spot after drawing 2-2 with Atalanta. They finish second in the group and head into the playoffs.

2024-25 Champions League Format

The Champions League format has changed this season:

  • 36 teams will compete in a single league (instead of 32 teams split into groups).
  • Each team plays eight games, four at home and four away, against randomly selected opponents.
  • The Top 8 teams will directly qualify for the Round of 16.
  • Teams finishing 9th to 24th will compete in a two-legged playoff to secure their spot in the Round of 16.
  • The tournament continues with two-legged home and away fixtures until the final, which will be a one-off match at a neutral venue.

Key Dates

  • Champions League Draw: August 29, 2024
  • Tournament Start: September 17, 2024
  • End of League Stage: January 29, 2025

Past Champions League Trends

UEFA Champions league football

Here are a few trends that might help you choose your Champions League winner:

  • Spanish clubs have won the most combined Champions Leagues, with Real Madrid (15 titles) and Barcelona (5 titles).
  • Juventus has reached the final nine times but has lost seven.
  • Six different English teams have won the competition, more than any other country.

Past Champions League Winners

TeamYear
Real Madrid2024
Manchester City2023
Real Madrid2022
Chelsea2021
Bayern Munich2020
Liverpool2019
Real Madrid2018
Real Madrid2017
Real Madrid2016
Barcelona2015
Real Madrid2014
Bayern Munich2013
Chelsea2012
Barcelona2011
Inter Milan2010
Barcelona2009
Manchester United2008
AC Milan2007
Barcelona2006
Liverpool2005
Porto2004
AC Milan2003
Real Madrid2002
Bayern Munich2001