{"id":42326,"date":"2025-04-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/uefa-considers-eliminating-extra-time-in-knockout-rounds-penalties-would-decide-ties_312295_102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:45:14","slug":"uefa-considers-eliminating-extra-time-in-knockout-rounds-penalties-would-decide-ties_312295_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/football\/uefa-considers-eliminating-extra-time-in-knockout-rounds-penalties-would-decide-ties_312295_102.html","title":{"rendered":"UEFA considers eliminating extra time in knockout rounds: penalties would decide ties"},"content":{"rendered":"

UEFA continues to evaluate the future of its tournament format. Will this be the end of extra time in Europe? The debate is on the table.<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

UEFA<\/em><\/strong> is planning a revolution in its competitions: eliminating extra time in the knockout stages<\/strong>. The measure, still under study, would mean that in the event of a tie after the 90 minutes of regulation time, the matches would be decided directly by penalties.<\/p>

We explain what this change implies, when it could be applied, and how it would affect European football.<\/p>

A proposal that shakes European tradition<\/h2>

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is analyzing a momentous modification in the structure of its most prestigious tournaments: the elimination of extra time<\/strong> in all knockout phases.<\/p>

This idea, which has not yet been approved, would represent a radical change in the way tied matches are resolved in competitions such as the Champions League<\/a><\/strong>, the Europa League<\/strong>, and the Conference League<\/strong>.<\/p>

According to the first leaks, if a direct elimination match ends in a tie after the 90 minutes of regulation time, it would go directly to the penalty shootout<\/strong>, without the usual 30 minutes of extra time.<\/p> <\/section>

Reasons behind the change: health and calendar overload<\/h2>

The main argument supporting this proposal is the growing concern for the health of the players<\/strong>. The European football calendar<\/a><\/strong> is more saturated than ever: league matches, international competitions, continental tournaments, qualifying phases, and matches with their national teams.<\/p>

This accumulation is causing a considerable increase in injuries and physical exhaustion of the players. Eliminating extra time could be an effective way to reduce the load of minutes that professionals accumulate throughout the season.<\/p>

UEFA is thus looking for a formula that protects the performance and physical integrity<\/strong> of athletes without compromising the competitiveness of its tournaments.<\/p> <\/section>

Background: already applied in the European Super Cup<\/h2>

UEFA has already experimented with this format in the European Super Cup<\/strong>. In the event of a tie after the 90 minutes of regulation time, the match goes directly to penalties. This dynamic has proven to be effective, avoiding the extra wear and tear of extra time and offering an immediate resolution.<\/p>

In addition, other minor competitions or international friendlies have already adopted this system, which shows that this is not a new idea, but a growing trend.<\/p> <\/section>

Advantages: speed, emotion, and reduced wear and tear<\/h2>
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Entracht Frankfurt v Tottenham Hotspur Europa League 2024\/25<\/strong><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Among the benefits contemplated by this measure, the following stand out:<\/p>