Is the Champions League on the way to a dramatic change in format? According to a report published in the Times, the UEFA is considering making a number of significant changes in which, among other things, the decision of the meetings in a single game will begin from the semi-final stage, and not only in the final as we know it today.
???? UEFA are considering a change to the #UCL format:
➡️ No two leg semi-final
➡️ Semi and final to be played in the same city over a single week
➡️ ‘Final Four’ format to be adapted as a mini-tournament
➡️ Big European clubs support the idea
(Source: TimesSport) pic.twitter.com/osykrF4wU0
— Transfer News Live (DeadlineDayLive) April 27, 2022
In such a case, the double meeting in the semi-finals will be canceled and the last four will reach the Final Four to be held in a neutral city of their choice, with the semi-finals and final game to be held that week. According to the same report, some of the top groups on the continent have already expressed support for the idea.
As you may recall, the UEFA has already decided on another change to the senior factory, starting with the 2024/25 season. The number of participants will increase from 32 to 36 teams. Divided into four rating groups.