The Champions League in a bubble in Lisbon? This is UEFA's plan, according to various sources. The idea would be to bring together the eight qualified for the quarter-finals in Portugal. According to Sky Sport in Italy, the European confederation has definitely opted for this option. And the four knockout stages remaining to play? Our Italian colleagues assure that Lyon will go, as planned, to Turin to challenge Juventus. Recall that the Gones had dominated Cristiano Ronaldo and company to go (1-0). Barça will also have the opportunity to receive Naples in its den of Camp Nou. There had been 0-0 one way. No details concerning Bayern-Chelsea (3-0 for the Bavarians in the first leg) and Manchester City-Real Madrid (2-1 for the Skyblues in the first leg). Note that the Women's Champions League will end on the side of Spain, still according to Sky, while the European Supercup will take place in Budapest. And the Europa League? Same format as the Champions League, with a Final 8 from the quarterfinals, we are assured. Unlike the C1, only two round of 16 could be played before the interruption due to the coronavirus in March. The fact remains that the Final 8 of the C3 will take place in Germany. It remains to be seen in which city (ies). We know that Frankfurt has applied for the Champions League. Munich was also mentioned at one time. End of suspense next Wednesday and Thursday, after the UEFA “Comex”.
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