Format
The tournament ran using the same format as the previous three seasons. The competition began with a group stage featuring sixteen teams divided into two groups. Matches were played in a double round-robin system with home-and-away fixtures, fourteen in total for each team. In Groups A and B, the top two teams automatically qualified for the quarter-finals, with teams ranked 3rd to 6th entered the playoff round. The knockout stage included four rounds: the playoffs, quarter-finals, and a final-four tournament comprising two semifinals and the final. In the playoffs, eight teams were paired against each other in two-legged home-and-away matches (third-placed in group A plays sixth-placed group B; fourth-placed group A plays fifth-placed group B, etc.). The four aggregate winners of the playoffs advanced to the quarterfinals, joining the top-two teams of Groups A and B. The eight quarterfinalist teams were paired against each other in two-legged home-and-away matches, with the four aggregate winners qualifying to the final-four tournament. In the final four tournament, the semifinals and the final were played as single matches at a pre-selected host venue.Rankings
The rankings were based on the performances from the three most recent seasons. *Associations 1–9 had their league champion qualify for the group stage and apply up to two wildcards. *The best-ranked association in theTeams
19 teams applied for a place, with nine having a fixed place. The final list was announced on 21 June 2024. The fixed place for Russia was vacant since the country and its clubs were not admitted to participate in the EHF competitions due to theDraw
The draw was held on 27 June 2024.Group stage
The 16 teams were drawn into two groups of eight. In regards to Denmark and Romania, who had three clubs in the group stage, a maximum of two clubs from those countries could be drawn into the same group. In the group stage, teams were ranked according to points (2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss). After completion of the group stage, if two or more teams have scored the same number of points, the ranking was determined as follows: #Highest number of points in matches between the teams directly involved; #Superior goal difference in matches between the teams directly involved; #Highest number of goals scored in matches between the teams directly involved; #Superior goal difference in all matches of the group; #Highest number of plus goals in all matches of the group; #Drawing of Lots This season, nine national associations were present. Poland and Sweden both miss out while Croatia return after a one-season absence. CS Gloria Bistrița made their debut in the Champions League.Group A
Group B
Knockout stage
Playoffs
Quarterfinals
Final four
The final four will be held at the MVM Dome inBracket
Final
Top goalscorers
See also
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