UEFA scraps random second-leg allocation following Arsenal draws against Real Madrid and PSG.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesUEFA has confirmed a significant rule change to its Champions League

UEFA has confirmed changes to the 2025/26 Champions League. The second-leg venue will now be decided by merit, not random draw, following Arsenal's complaints.

European football’s governing body, UEFA, contacted the London club confirming they had been barred from entering next season’s Europa League. They had, as the subsequent public statement stated, “breached, as at 1 March 2025, the multi-club ownership criteria foreseen in Article 5.01 of the UEFA Club Competition Regulations”.

A controversial rule change from UEFA will only benefit two Champions League teams in the new season. The governing body has confirmed new seeding rules for the knockout stages of the tournament, with home advantage in second legs now determined by merit rather than random draws.

A simply legendary team?This Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Real Madrid, 4-0, in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.Another crucial victory... for the capital's team! Above all,

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain clash in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals ready to write the next chapter in a budding rivalry.

Two dreadful Madrid mistakes gifted PSG early goals but Luis Enrique's side were dominant in New York as they set up a final against Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique did just that, though he was more focused on shock value than the not-so-surprising Club World Cup semifinal between his side and Real Madrid on Wednesday. "You know what has been the most beautiful thing from being a coach at this level,