Champions League: In-Depth Review of November 4 Matches and 2025/26 Season Innovations
On November 4, a significant day unfolded in the world of European football, especially within the most prestigious club tournament — the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/26 season.
This day marked the start of the fourth round of the main stage, which will determine team leaders and future contenders for the trophy.
Notably, this season features a new format replacing the traditional group stage with a single league where each team plays eight matches against different opponents.
The global football spotlight shone on matchups like Real Madrid versus Liverpool and the highly anticipated clash between PSG and Bayern Munich, promising to be one of the highlights of the round.
Ukrainian clubs, for the first time in 20 years, did not make it to the main Champions League group stage, although several Ukrainian players are participating in other teams’ campaigns.
The schedule included fixtures such as Napoli versus Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague against Arsenal, Atletico Madrid versus Union, and Juventus versus Sporting, among others.
The final match of the Champions League is scheduled for May 30, 2026, in Budapest, continuing the tradition of hosting the tournament’s climax in this city.
Additionally, an exciting statistic has been recorded — the fastest ejection in the tournament’s history, beating the previous Ukrainian record and becoming a major highlight of this season.