The proposal proposes to abolish the group stage and execute a format that would create a hundred additional matches
UEFA could agree next week on changes in the format of the Champions League and the participation of 36 teams, according to one of its executive committee members.
Lars-Christer Olsson, who represents the European national leagues in the UEFA rules committee, said that there could be a meeting on Wednesday if there is a proposal that can be approved.
UEFA’s club competition committee could approve on Tuesday a proposal with considerable acceptance that contemplates the abolition of the group stage.
UEFA and the leaders of the main European clubs agree to incorporate four teams and for 36 clubs to compete in an all-against-all competition. according to the “Swiss model” used in chess tournaments.
There are differences around how to allocate additional seats, the number of matches each team will play and the distribution of money.
The European Club Association wants two places to be reserved for teams that did not qualify but listed high in the UEFA rankings for results in previous seasons. Some say this is just a way to incorporate big teams that didn’t qualify.
The clubs want to face ten different rivals in a format that would create 100 additional matches.
The European Leagues, made up of 30 nations, propose that three places be reserved for national champions of countries of half of their classification and that each equipment disputes eight parties.
The club’s proposal is the one that is most likely to go ahead.
“We have to be honest and say that the clubs have had more influence (at UEFA) than us,” Olsson said.