Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the blockbuster
opening fixture of the 20242025 UEFA Champions League, as Liverpool lock
horns with AC Milan. Let's dive into some key details to get you fired up
for this mouthwatering clash.
Liverpool's Champions League journey last season
The Reds missed out on Europe's elite competition in the 20232024 campaign
after finishing fifth in the Premier League the previous season. This saw
them drop into the Europa League.
In the Europa League, Liverpool's run came to an end in the quarterfinals,
crashing out 31 on aggregate to eventual winners Atalanta.
AC Milan's Champions League adventure last season
The Rossoneri were handed a group of death in the 20232024 Champions League,
pitted against Newcastle United, Paris SaintGermain, and Borussia Dortmund.
The Italian giants finished third in their group, dropping into the Europa
League. Like Liverpool, they exited at the quarterfinal stage, losing 31 on
aggregate to fellow Serie A side Roma.
Head-to-head history: Liverpool vs AC Milan in the Champions League
These European heavyweights have crossed paths seven times, with the
Italians clinching victory once and the English side coming out on top six
times.
Four of these encounters were official matches, including two unforgettable
Champions League finals. The Reds triumphed in the miraculous comeback of
2005, while Milan got their revenge in the 2007 final.
The other two meetings came in the group stages, with Liverpool emerging
victorious on both occasions.
Liverpool's fixtures in the first round of the 20242025 Champions League
The Reds will face:
AC Milan (Italy)
Bologna (Italy)
RB Leipzig (Germany)
Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
Real Madrid (Spain)
Girona (Spain)
Lille (France)
PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
AC Milan's fixtures in the first round of the 20242025 Champions League
The Rossoneri will square off against:
Liverpool (England)
Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
Club Brugge (Belgium)
Real Madrid (Spain)
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia)
Red Star Belgrade (Serbia)
Girona (Spain)
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)