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More news out of UEFA. All accumulative yellow cards will now expire on completion of the Round of 16, rather than after the QFs.
This is due to the QFs and SFs being one-legged. So cards are still wiped two games before the final.
This is due to the QFs and SFs being one-legged. So cards are still wiped two games before the final.
Also, UEFA adds new stipulations for the qualifying rounds of the UCL and UEL.
This takes into account venue and country restrictions imposed by the relevant national/local authorities related to COVID-19, testing and player eligibility, potential rescheduling of matches.
This takes into account venue and country restrictions imposed by the relevant national/local authorities related to COVID-19, testing and player eligibility, potential rescheduling of matches.
UEFA will hold the UCL and UEL qualifying draws taking into consideration known travel restrictions between countries, e.g. border closures and quarantine requirements.
It is the responsibility of the clubs to inform UEFA of these restrictions.
It is the responsibility of the clubs to inform UEFA of these restrictions.
If COVID-19 restrictions affect a visiting club, the home club must propose a suitable alternative venue which may be in a neutral country.
If the home club fails to propose such a venue, the visiting club may be awarded a 3-0 victory.
If the home club fails to propose such a venue, the visiting club may be awarded a 3-0 victory.
If COVID-19 restrictions of a visiting club's own national/local authority prevent them from traveling, the home club must propose a suitable venue which the away club is able to access (or UEFA appoints).
If either club refuses, the other may be awarded a 3-0 victory.
If either club refuses, the other may be awarded a 3-0 victory.
Now this is a big one.
If, after the deadline to provide info for the draw at UEFA, a country places restrictions which make the tie impossible, it is forfeited.
So, Tottenham drawn at home to team from Romania. UK then bans travel from Romania. Spurs would forfeit the tie.
If, after the deadline to provide info for the draw at UEFA, a country places restrictions which make the tie impossible, it is forfeited.
So, Tottenham drawn at home to team from Romania. UK then bans travel from Romania. Spurs would forfeit the tie.
In the same scenario, if the governments of both the UK and Romania banned travel between the countries after the draw deadline, both are held 'responsible' and UEFA can disqualify BOTH clubs from the Champions League / Europa League.
Now onto UEFA's COVID-19 testing protocol.
If players or coaches test positive, match WILL still go ahead as long as min 13 players registered on the A list (must include one goalkeeper) are available.
If fewer than 13, tie may be rescheduled or additional players registered.
If players or coaches test positive, match WILL still go ahead as long as min 13 players registered on the A list (must include one goalkeeper) are available.
If fewer than 13, tie may be rescheduled or additional players registered.
If a club has fewer than 13 players on the A list (including one goalkeeper) available, and it is not possible to reschedule the match within stipulated deadlines (UEFA has published these), the team will forfeit the tie.
A referee who tests positive will be replaced.
A referee who tests positive will be replaced.
If, for any reason, the qualifying phase and/or play-offs of the Champions League and Europa League cannot be completed, the UEFA Executive Committee will decide on the principles for determining the clubs qualified for the group stage.
