UEFA has announced the creation of a third Eurocup tournament – news about UNN

KYIV. December 2, UNN. The European Union of Football Associations (UEFA) has approved the creation of a new European Cup of Clubs. This informs the press service of the organization informs UNN .

The new tournament has received the provisional title UEL2 (UEFA Europa League 2), it will run on the same pattern as that of the League. champions and the Europa League. Thirty-two teams will participate, which will be divided into eight groups of four teams. The playoffs will take place from the 1/8 finals. Before the 1/8 finals, there will be an extra round in which the teams will take second place. UEL2 and third place groups in the Europa League groups. The winner of the tournament can play next season in the Europa League. The tournament will take place on Thursdays.

Due to the creation of a new tournament, the format of the Europa League is changed during this period. From now on, 32 teams will play in the main stage (now 48) and, before the 1/8 finals, there will be an extra round involving the other teams of the League of Europe and the third teams of the groups of the Champions League, which format will be kept.

"The new UEFA tournament The Eurocups will be more inclusive than ever, more matches for more clubs, more associations in the group stage, commented the President of UEFA Alexander Chefirin: – The tournament was the result of a constant dialogue with the clubs through the Association of European clubs.All clubs expressed their interest in increasing the chances of a more regular participation. to European competitions, which has become possible thanks to the strategic approach.The result is in line with the tasks of UEFA aimed at increasing the level and accessibility of parallel club tournaments. " new tournament guarantees that at least 34 associations will be represented in the group stage, ie now at least 26. At the same time, it will be noted that the finals of all the European Cups will take place in a week – Wednesday (UEL2), Thursday (League of the Eur ope) and Saturday (Champions League)