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Explained: How the Champions League is changing 2024-25

The Champions League as we know it could undergo a major rehaul in time for the 2024-25 season, with alterations potentially changing the landscape of domestic football across Europe.

The competition – the most prestigious in Europe – has built its reputation as a tournament where only the most established of clubs play. Entry is only won through a high-ranking league triumph of a Europa League win, and the race to finish in a Champions League-qualifying spot is the framework of the top leagues across the continent.

But what would happen if that were to all change?