Feyenoord claimed a slender first-leg lead over AC Milan in their Champions League knockout play-off in Rotterdam. Igor Paixao's early effort settled the contest for the hosts, with his low drive skipping off the wet surface to beat Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan at his near post.

The UEFA Champions League is the most celebrated club tournament in the world, and has been won most-often by Real Madrid, who extended their own record tally by beating Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in 2024. For the 2024-25 season we also see a new format (explained below) as the league phase will bring a totally different look to the tournament.