Why every Champions League match begins at the same time on Metchday 8

132 matches after the start of the league phase of the Prime Minister’s competition in Europe, the last round Champions League The fixtures are on us.
All 36 clubs are in action on Wednesday night because the enchanting conclusion is set, and the whole series of competitors is still not sure of his destiny. Whether it is a battle for the first eight or the struggle to avoid elimination, abundance will be entertained by fans.
Those who want to look at as many actions as possible will have a difficult task on their hands, undoubtedly need multiple screens to keep up with the drama because they are all 18 fixtures at today.
But why do all European battles start on Wednesday at the same time?
The UEFA decision to become all 18 games at the same time at the same time, to ensure that the sports integrity of the competition is supported. With all the teams starting in 20:00 GMT on Wednesday 29. JanuaryThis means that no side with something that is still competing for will be sure of their destiny until all matches are concluded.
This decision is to ensure that all sides are seriously granted their final consolidation and that no club has an unfair advantage that goes into their last encounter.
Even in the old competition format, the final matches within one group during the group stage would begin at the same time to ensure righteousness. It is a decision that is also made on the last day of the season in most leagues.
Including 8 matches |
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Aston Villa vs Celtic |
Barcelona vs Atalanta |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Sparta Prague |
Bayern Munich against Slovan Bratislava |
Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donjecsk |
Brest vs Real Madrid |
Dinamo Zagreb VS AC Milan |
Girona VS Arsenal |
Inter vs Monaco |
Juventus vs Benfica |
Lille vs Feyenoord |
Manchester City VS Club Bruggge |
Psv eindhoven vs Liverpool |
Salzburg VS Atletico Madrid |
Sporting CP VS Bologna |
Sturm Graz vs rb Leipzig |
Stuttgart vs Paris Saint-Germain |
Young boys against Red Star Belgrade |
There are several teams who have nothing to play for Dan 8, with all eliminated RB Leipzig, Girona, Bologna and Salzburg. They are unable to provide a top 24 finish that would at least lead them to play-offs.
Liverpool and Barcelona They are convinced of their places in the last 16 – bypassing the knockout play -off with the best eight endings – but both can still finish the top of the table. Red only need to draw against PSV to ensure that the first place is theirs.
Arsenal and Between are more or less sure that they automatically reach the last 16 but not officially guaranteed, while Bayern Munich,, Real Madrid,, Borussia Dortmund,, Aston villa and AC Milan Everyone will make the play-off at the very least.
European giants Manchester City And Paris Saint-Germain are among the teams that are still struggling for their knockout phase.
Champions League qualification |
Clubs |
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Last 16 |
Barcelona, Liverpool |
Last 16 or play-offs |
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Brest, Keltic, Feyenoord, Inter, Juventus, Lille, Milan, Monaco, Real Madrid |
Eliminated |
Bologna, Girona, RB Leipzig, Belgrade Red Star, Salzburg, Slovan Bratislava, Sparta Prague, Sturm Graz, young boys |