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Explainer: The Champions League’s days of destiny – what will happen this week

Champions League

Alamy | In 2013 Borussia Dortmund played Bayern Munich in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London. Bayern Munich ended up winning thanks to a 89th minute goal by Arjen Robben.

UEFA Exco poised to confirm post-2024 changes to European club competition on Wednesday.

Swiss model will be confirmed, but questions remain over entry, how the calendar adapts to 100 extra matchdays and distribution of prize money.

European Leagues chief fears committees dominated by elite clubs, who are inherently closer to UEFA than organising bodies, getting their way.

29 March 2021 - 2:12 PM

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