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Could be expanded to 48 teams

Champions League

Getty Images | A group of clubs are proposing an expansion of the Champions League as an alternative to Juventus and ECA president Andrea Agnelli’s “closed” competition. 

A group of clubs are proposing an expansion of the Champions League as an alternative to Agnelli’s “closed” competition. 

40 or 48 teams are proposed, which would guarantee a slot in the group stages for the champions in medium-sized leagues. 

13 June 2019 - 1:43 PM

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