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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Uefa weighs up scrapping extra time for Champions League knockout rounds

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is challenged by Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos in April 2024 in their Champions League quarter-final
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is challenged by Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos in April 2024. Their Champions League quarter-final went to extra time before being decided on penalties. Photograph: Dave Thompson/AP

Discussions to scrap extra time from Champions League knockout rounds are gathering speed within Uefa in what would be a new step to reduce the number of minutes played by top clubs.

The Guardian understands the topic of taking ties in Uefa’s club competitions straight to penalties is being given serious consideration, although a change midway through this television rights cycle, which runs until 2027, is unlikely.

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