The present format of the UEFA Champions League splits groups from throughout the continent into eight teams out of which the highest two groups robotically qualify to the Round of 16.
The third positioned workforce within the group drops all the way down to the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League. If two or extra groups in a bunch finish on the identical factors after their quota of six matches, UEFA has a system of tie-breakers to separate the groups in case of such a state of affairs.
How does UEFA’s tie-breaker system work?
If two or extra golf equipment find yourself on the identical variety of factors on the finish of the group stage, the next tie-breaker might be utilized in the identical order.
- larger variety of factors within the group matches performed between the groups
- superior objective distinction among the many groups in rivalry within the group stage
- larger variety of targets scored among the many groups in rivalry within the group stage
- if after the primary three standards are utilized, groups nonetheless have an equal rating, the factors are reapplied to the matches involving the remaining groups in query. In case the tie continues, the next standards might be apllied.
- superior objective distinction throughout all group stage matches
- larger variety of away targets in all group stage matches
- larger variety of wins in all group stage matches
- larger variety of away wins in all group stage matches
- decrease disciplinary factors primarily based on yellow and crimson playing cards acquired by gamers and workforce officers in all group matches (crimson card = 3 factors, yellow card = 1 level, two yellow playing cards in a single sport = 3 factors)
- larger membership coefficient