The European Football Union (UEFA) is considering the opportunity to reduce the number of playing time in the playoffs of the Champions League.

This is reported by The Guardian.

According to the source, the organization wants to cancel overtime at the stage of the playoffs of the tournament.

In this case, the teams will play less than minutes, which will reduce the load on the players. This step will also facilitate the season for those clubs that start in the Champions League at the qualification stage.

At the same time, amendments to 2027 are unlikely, since UEFA has already sold television rights to future matches. At the same time, for broadcasters, the cancellation of possible additional halms will also simplify the formation of the broadcast schedule.

Teams in the playoffs of the Champions League play two additional halves if the winner is not determined by the sum of two fights. After overtime, a penalty series can be held.

Recall that this season, instead of the group stage, the Champions League took place in the format of a single league, in which each of the teams played eight matches with different rivals. Eight best clubs reached the 1/8 finals, and another 16 will perform in butt fights.

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Earlier, the draw of the butt matches of the Champions League took place.