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Those ranked 5-12 will go to the Knockout Playoff Round. The lower six teams will be eliminated.<\/p>\n<p>The total prize fund is 18.2 million euros ($21.4 million), which is shared among 18 teams. Each comes with a basic 505,000 euro ($594,000) and advances to each knockout round with bonuses for the results.<\/p>\n<p>For competition <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">New broadcast contract<\/span> Until the 2030 season, we will be using Pay-TV operator Disney+. Some games are displayed live by free aerial networks.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>AP Soccer: <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/uefa-womens-champions-league-draw-arsenal-barcelona-6a077091f4c311bb660eac32e02350e3\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swiss Nion (AP) &#8211; Title Holder Arsenal In a new league phase format, the women&#8217;s Champions League begins defense with a record eight-time winner against record eight-time winners Ol Lyonnes, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. 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