Europe’s leagues assessing fixture headache created by new-look Champions League

Europe’s domestic leagues are assessing the fixture headache created by the newly-approved plans for the Champions League.

An agreement on a new format for Europe’s men’s club competitions from 2024-25 was finally signed off in Vienna on Tuesday after more than three years of intense debate.

The number of midweek rounds reserved for UEFA competitions – when top-flight domestic football is usually off limits – has gone up from six to 10 in the group phase. European football is also set to be played in January for the first time, traditionally a busy month of domestic league and cup football in England.

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