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UEFA Revamps Champions League: Home Knockouts for Top Teams

5/31/2025

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UEFA has shaken up the Champions League format after just one season, allowing the top eight teams to host the second leg of knockout rounds at home, a move spurred by clubs like Arsenal voicing their concerns. However, proposals for penalty shootouts instead of extra time were left on the cutting room floor.

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UEFA has shaken up the Champions League format after just one season, allowing the top eight teams to host the second leg of knockout rounds at home, a move spurred by clubs like Arsenal voicing their concerns. However, proposals for penalty shootouts instead of extra time were left on the cutting room floor.