New rules in uefa champions league
The UEFA Champions League has undergone several changes to its rules and format over the years. Here are some of the new rules that have been introduced in recent years:
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Introduced in the 2018-19 season, VAR is used to help referees make decisions on penalties, goals, and direct red cards.
- Away Goals Rule: Abolished in the 2019-20 season, the away goals rule was previously used to determine the winner of a tie if the score was level after both legs. Now, the tie is decided by a penalty shootout.
- Increased squad size: From the 2018-19 season, teams are allowed to register up to 25 players in their Champions League squad, up from 21 previously.
- Changes to the group stage: From the 2018-19 season, the group stage has been expanded to 36 teams, with six groups of six teams each. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout phase.
- Knockout phase changes: From the 2018-19 season, the knockout phase has been changed to a single-elimination format, with the winner of each tie advancing to the next round.
- Increased prize money: The prize money for the Champions League has increased significantly in recent years, with the winner now receiving a minimum of €8.5 million.
- Changes to the final: From the 2020-21 season, the Champions League final will be played as a single match, with the winner being the team that scores the most goals. If the score is level after 90 minutes, the match will go to extra time and then a penalty shootout if necessary.
- Increased rest time: From the 2020-21 season, teams will have an additional day of rest between matches, with the minimum rest time increasing from 48 hours to 72 hours.
- Changes to the disciplinary system: From the 2020-21 season, the UEFA Champions League has introduced a new disciplinary system, which includes a points system to punish teams for repeated offenses.
- Increased focus on player welfare: UEFA has introduced several measures to improve player welfare, including increased rest time, improved medical care, and a ban on players being forced to play through injuries.
These are just some of the new rules that have been introduced in the UEFA Champions League in recent years. The competition is constantly evolving, and new rules and changes are likely to be introduced in the future.