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Do away goals count in Champions League? UEFA extra time rules explained
TL;DR
The UEFA Champions League has eliminated the away goals rule starting from the 2021-22 tournament. Ties after 180 minutes will now proceed directly to extra time and penalties if necessary.
Key points
- UEFA Champions League eliminated the away goals rule
- Changes effective from the 2021-22 tournament
- Ties now go to extra time and penalties if necessary
- Away goals rule was controversial among fans and teams
Soccer fans who don't like doing math, rejoice! Away goals are no longer a concern in the UEFA Champions League.
Europe's top club competition scrapped the away goals rule for the 2021-22 tournament, which would use goals scored on the road as a tiebreaker in the two-legged knockout ties.
Now, knockout round matches tied on aggregate after 180 minutes will go straight to extra time – and then penalties, if necessary – to decide the winner.
The away goal rule had its supporters but was always controversial as teams would often play entirely differently whether at home or on the road, but the tiebreaker could result in thrilling swings at the very end of the two-legged ties.
MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (hosting World Cup final)
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta
Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City
Estadio BBVA – Monterrey, Mexico
Estadio Akron –Guadalajara, Mexico
BMO Field – Toronto
SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, California
BC Place – Vancouver, Canada
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Florida
Lumen Field – Seattle
NRG Stadium – Houston
Levi's Stadium – Santa Clara, California
Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia
Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Massachusetts
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MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (hosting World Cup final)
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MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (hosting World Cup final)
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AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta
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Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City
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Estadio BBVA – Monterrey, Mexico
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Estadio Akron –Guadalajara, Mexico
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BMO Field – Toronto
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SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, California
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BC Place – Vancouver, Canada
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Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Florida
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Lumen Field – Seattle
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NRG Stadium – Houston
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Levi's Stadium – Santa Clara, California
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Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia
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Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Massachusetts
UEFA Champions League winners list
- 2024-25: Paris Saint-Germain
- 2023-24: Real Madrid
- 2022-23: Manchester City
- 2021-22: Real Madrid
- 2020-21: Chelsea
- 2019-20: Bayern Munich
- 2018-19: Liverpool
- 2017-18: Real Madrid
- 2016-17: Real Madrid
- 2015-16: Real Madrid
- 2014-15: Barcelona
- 2013-14: Real Madrid
- 2012-13: Bayern Munich
- 2011-12: Chelsea
- 2010-11: Barcelona
- 2009-10: Inter Milan
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Champions League away goals? Extra time rules for UEFA explained
Q&A
What changes were made to the UEFA Champions League rules regarding away goals?
The UEFA Champions League scrapped the away goals rule for the 2021-22 tournament, meaning away goals no longer serve as a tiebreaker.
How does the new tiebreaker system work in the UEFA Champions League?
In the new system, if teams are tied on aggregate after 180 minutes, they will go straight to extra time and then penalties if needed.
Why was the away goals rule controversial in the Champions League?
The away goals rule was controversial because it influenced teams to play differently depending on whether they were at home or away, affecting the dynamics of matches.
When did the UEFA Champions League stop using the away goals rule?
The UEFA Champions League stopped using the away goals rule starting from the 2021-22 tournament.