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Explained: New UEFA Women's Champions League and Europa Cup formats


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Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, December 24th 2024 at 7:25 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Women's European football is set for a major shake-up next season with the Champions League undergoing a reformat and the introduction of a new competition, the Europa Cup. The changes mark a significant evolution for the women's game and echo the structure seen in men's European competitions,

The article from MSN Sports discusses the new formats for the UEFA Women's Champions League and the introduction of the UEFA Women's Europa League. Starting from the 2025-26 season, the UEFA Women's Champions League will expand to 18 teams in a single league format, with each team playing six matches, three at home and three away. The top four teams will advance directly to the quarter-finals, while teams ranked 5th to 12th will enter a knockout play-off round. This change aims to increase competitiveness and visibility of women's football. Additionally, the UEFA Women's Europa League will be introduced, featuring a group stage with 16 teams divided into four groups, followed by knockout rounds. This new competition will provide more European competition opportunities for clubs, enhancing the development of women's football across the continent.

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