At 4.16 per game, champions league sets goals record in highest-scoring season yet
Scoring reaches historic level
Matchday two was even more prolific. Across Tuesday and Wednesday last week, teams scored 78 goals, making it the highest-scoring matchday in the competition’s history.
A changed competition format
Uefa announced plans to alter the Champions League format in 2021, and the changes took effect for the 2024-25 season. The former group stage was replaced by a 36-team league phase.
Each side now plays eight one-off fixtures rather than six matches against three teams. The bottom eight are eliminated, while 24 teams remain in the competition after eight matches.
Record could rise further
The scoring total may climb again this week, with the article noting that the record is already halfway there. It does not specify which record the comparison refers to.
The format’s effect on matches has drawn scrutiny since the changes were implemented. Whether the high scoring continues remains to be seen.
Key points
- The Champions League has recorded 187 goals at 4.16 per game, its highest historical rate.
- Matchday two’s 78 goals across Tuesday and Wednesday set a matchday scoring record.
- The 2024-25 league phase has 36 teams, each playing eight fixtures.
- Tom Arnott said entertainment had improved, but questioned whether match quality had.