According to RMC Sport, UEFA could abolish extra time in Champions League knockout matches. Penalties would then be taken at the end of matches, as in the French Cup.
“UEFA is considering doing away with extra time in Champions League knockout matches. The idea would be to go straight to penalties.”
Let’s face it, there’s rarely extra time in Champions League knockout matches. It can happen, but it’s true that it lengthens matches and seasons that are already full.
After that, this change could be resented by fans of soccer and of the queen of European competitions. We’ll see whether it’s implemented quickly or not. Whatever happens, UEFA is making its revolution.
