The pinnacle of Europe’s premier club tournament UEFA Champions League final 2024 arrives on Saturday, 1 June 2024, as the ultimate victor will be celebrated at the esteemed Wembley Stadium in London. Another exhilarating season of top-tier European football unfolds as Manchester City strives to defend their title. Watch football legends battle it out to win the ultimate European championship of the year.
UEFA Champions League quarter-finals
This season’s UEFA Champions League competition has seen three teams from Spain, two from England and Germany and one from France secure their spots in the last eight. Teams like Manchester City and Real Madrid smoothly advanced during the group phase. At the same time, Paris Saint-Germain navigated through a challenging group to reach the Round of 16, trailing behind Borussia Dortmund. Notably, last season’s semifinalists, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and AC Milan faced early eliminations.
Manchester City won the 2023 UEFA Champions League vs Inter Milan, who do you think will win this year?
It is startling to know that Real Madrid has won the UEFA Champions League 5 times in the past 11 outings, and that is some fantastic success the team has tasted in the league. Will they be able to repeat history in Wembley?
The draw for the initial knockout phase occurred on Monday, December 18, pairing City with Copenhagen and Madrid with Leipzig among other matchups. The quarterfinal draw on Friday, March 15, 2024, decided the faith of the 8 teams and the matches they will play to fight for their positions in the semi-finals and then to the finals. Following is the schedule list:
When writing this article, we are still waiting for the above quarter-finals to happen. Which team are you supporting? Let us know:)
2024 UEFA Champions League final: Wembley Stadium
The 2023/24 finale will return to the UK. The ultimate stage of the UEFA Champions League season will culminate with the crowning of the best of the best at London’s renowned Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 1st June.
Renowned as the ‘Home of Football,’ Wembley has been the setting for seven European Cup finals, a record unmatched by any other stadium. In 1963, AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Benfica in Wembley’s inaugural European final. Later, in 1968, Manchester United made history as the competition’s first English victors, clinching a 4-1 extra-time win against the same Portuguese opponent.
How to Travel to UK
Citizens from select countries are now required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before travelling to the UK.
As of now, European nationals are exempt from the ETA requirement for travel to the UK.
For more detailed information, including the most current list of nationalities necessitating an ETA for UK travel, please visit the official GOV.UK website.
If you belong to a nationality requiring an ETA, you must apply online through the official UK government website before your journey.
The ETA carries a fee of £10, permits multiple entries, and is mandatory for all travellers, including infants and minors.
Upon application, you will receive an email confirming your ETA, typically within three business days. The ETA will automatically be associated with the passport used for the application.
Flights to London
London is connected by six primary airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton, Southend, and Stansted. Together, these airports provide direct flights to and from numerous destinations across Europe and beyond. Make sure to plan your flights to London, so that you don’t miss out on your UEFA Champions League final 2024 at Wembley Stadium.
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Travelling to Wembley Stadium from London
London’s comprehensive transportation network encompasses the London Underground, buses, trains, trams, taxis, and a bicycle rental program.
For further details on navigating London, obtaining tickets, and planning your travels, please visit Transport for London to buy an Oyster card.
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