UEFA issues Special Rules for 2019/20 and 2020/21 UCL/UEL seasons

On 4 August 2020, UEFA issued Special rules applicable to the qualifying phase and play-offs for 2020/21 season due to COVID-19. The European governing body also decided to remove all pending yellow cards on completion of the Round of 16 for 2019/20 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League season. This shows UEFA's serious concern about the very holding of the next matches of its competitions in the particular context of COVID-19. The European body thus anticipates the difficulties that may arise in the light of the development of the current health crisis and the possible disputes and appeals that may arise from such a situation.

The UEFA Executive Committee has taken the following decisions in relation to the UEFA club competitions.

Special rules applicable to the qualifying phase and play-offs for 2020/21 season

In order to guarantee as much as possible the start and continuity of the qualifying phase and play-offs of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and 2020/21 UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Executive Committee has decided to approve the new Annex I to the Regulations of the UEFA Champions League (2020/21 Season) and Regulations of the UEFA Europa League (2020/21 Season).

Such decision was justified by the current environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic and, in particular,...

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