5 Newcomers Of Champions League 2024-25

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UEFA Champions League will kick-start from September 17 with Juventus and PSV squaring off in the opening clash.

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This edition will se an expansion in the teams. Let's casts an eye over some of the new names to look out for in the competition this season:

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1. ASTON VILLA

Villa return to the continent's elite competition for the first time in 41 years but have pedigree having won the European Cup in 1982.

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2. VFB STUTTGART

Stuttgart are not really newcomers, but they return to the Champions League for the first time since 2010.

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3. GIRONA

Catalan minnows Girona thrilled Spain last season in only their fourth top-flight campaign, running eventual champions Real Madrid close for many months.

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4. BOLOGNA

Bologna head into their first ever match in the modern Champions League in an uncertain state after a poor start this season under new coach Vincenzo Italiano.

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5. BREST

Brest will be experiencing European football for the first time after the Brittany club shocked France last season by finishing third in Ligue 1.

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5 Newcomers Of Champions League 2024-25

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UEFA Champions League will kick-start from September 17 with Juventus and PSV squaring off in the opening clash.

This edition will se an expansion in the teams. Let's casts an eye over some of the new names to look out for in the competition this season:

1. ASTON VILLAVilla return to the continent's elite competition for the first time in 41 years but have pedigree having won the European Cup in 1982.

2. VFB STUTTGARTStuttgart are not really newcomers, but they return to the Champions League for the first time since 2010.

3. GIRONACatalan minnows Girona thrilled Spain last season in only their fourth top-flight campaign, running eventual champions Real Madrid close for many months.

4. BOLOGNABologna head into their first ever match in the modern Champions League in an uncertain state after a poor start this season under new coach Vincenzo Italiano.

5. BRESTBrest will be experiencing European football for the first time after the Brittany club shocked France last season by finishing third in Ligue 1.