Clinching the rights to the UEFA Champions League for FIFA 19 was a massive boost for EA Sports in their long-running battle with their rival title, Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer.
The addition of Europe's most prestigious competition provided a further degree of authenticity to the game, allowing FIFA fans to take their teams on a journey in pursuit of the continental crown.
It was imbued throughout the game and featured in every facet, including Ultimate Team, Career Mode and the final instalment of The Journey, as well as a dedicated Champions League tournament mode.