II – Competition System 25
III – Match Scheduling
Article 21 Match dates and fixtures
21.01 All matches are played according to the UEFA Match Calendar (see Annex C).
These dates are final and binding on all concerned, subject to the provisions
of Paragraph 22.01 to Paragraph 22.04. The following principles apply to this
competition:
a. UEFA Champions League matches are played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
with the exception of the final, which is played on a Saturday.
b. From the play-offs onwards, the UEFA administration decides which UEFA
Champions League matches are to be played on Tuesdays and which on
Wednesdays on the basis of the relevant draw. As a rule, each club plays the
same number of matches on a Tuesday and on a Wednesday. Matches within
the same group are played on the same day. Exceptions to this rule can be
made by the UEFA administration.
Article 22 Confirmation of fixtures and automatic reversals
22.01 The venues, dates (in accordance with the calendar in Annex C) and kick-off times, for matches in the three qualifying rounds are fixed by each home club and must
be confirmed and communicated to the UEFA administration in writing by their
associations by the deadline set by the UEFA administration. The UEFA
administration may alter or confirm dates and kick-off times according to the
principles set by the Club Competitions Committee.
22.02 The UEFA administration decides on match dates and fixture reversals on a caseby-
case basis, according to the principles set by the Club Competitions
Committee. The UEFA administration reserves the right to impose a match date in
the event of clashes between matches in this competition and other UEFA club
competition matches.
22.03 If more than one club from the same city, or within a radius of 50km (31 miles) of each other, is taking part in the competition and/or plays in the same stadium,
and if the association and the clubs concerned explicitly declare when entering
the clubs that their matches cannot be played on the same day, the UEFA
administration may alter or confirm dates and kick-off times according to the
principles set by the Club Competitions Committee.
22.04 If more than one club from the same city, or within a radius of 50km (31 miles) of
each other, is taking part in any of the UEFA club competitions and/or plays in the
same stadium, and if the association and the clubs concerned explicitly declare
when entering the clubs that their matches cannot be played on the same day,
priority is given to UEFA Champions League matches and UEFA Europa League
matches are reversed.
26 III – Match Scheduling
Article 23 Venues and kick-off times
23.01 As a rule, the play-offs, group matches, round of 16 matches, quarter-finals, semifinals and final kick off at 20.45CET. Exceptions to this rule can be set by the UEFA administration.
23.02 In principle, the fixtures within a group on the last matchday are played
simultaneously. The UEFA administration is authorized to fix the kick-off times.
23.03 In principle, a club must play all its matches in the competition at one and the
same venue. As of the play-offs the venue can be changed only based on a UEFA
decision. A venue may be the ground of the home club or another ground in the
same or another city within the territory of its association, or, if so decided by the
UEFA administration and/or the UEFA disciplinary bodies, in the territory of
another UEFA member association for reasons of safety or as a result of a
disciplinary measure. In principle, venues are approved only if direct international
flights and/or charter flights are able to land within an acceptable distance of the
venue, in the country of the club concerned. If the match is being played in
another city or country, the venue is subject to the approval of the UEFA
administration.
23.04 If, at any time during the season, the UEFA administration deems that, for
whatever reason, a venue may not be fit for staging a match, UEFA may consult
the association and club concerned and ask them to propose an alternative
venue, in accordance with the UEFA requirements. Should such an association and
club not be able to propose an acceptable alternative venue by the deadline set
by the UEFA administration, UEFA may select an alternative, neutral venue. The
club concerned will have to make all the necessary arrangements for the staging
of the match together with the relevant association and local authorities. In both
cases, the costs of staging the match are borne by the home club. The UEFA
administration takes a final decision on such match venue in due time.
23.05 The date and venue of the final are chosen by the Executive Committee.
Article 24 Team arrivals
24.01 The clubs undertake that their teams will arrive at the match venue by the evening before the match at the latest and that they will fulfil their media obligations the day before the match.
Article 25 Match Abandoned
25.01 If there are fewer than seven players on either of the teams, the match isabandoned. In this case, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body decides
on the consequences.
25.02 If the referee decides to abandon the match, for example because the field is not
fit for play, the remaining match time must be played either the next day, or on a
reserve date or other date set by the UEFA administration, unless the case is referred to the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body. The date on which the match will be completed must be decided within two hours of the referee’s decision to abandon the match, in consultation with the two clubs and the associations concerned. In case of dispute, the UEFA administration fixes the date and kick-off time of the match. Its decision is final.
25.03 If the remaining time of the match has to be played the next day, or on a reserve
date or other date set by the UEFA administration, the following principles apply:
a. The match sheet may contain any of the eligible players who were on lists A
and B when the match was abandoned, irrespective of whether they were
actually on the match sheet for the abandoned match, with the exception of
players substituted or sent off during the abandoned match as well as players
suspended for the abandoned match. The players who were in play at the time
the match was abandoned may not be included on the match sheet as
substitutes when the match is resumed.
b. Any sanctions imposed before the match was abandoned remain valid for the
remainder of the match.
c. Single yellow cards imposed before the match was abandoned are not carried
forward to any other matches before the abandoned match is completed.
d. Players sent off during the abandoned match cannot be replaced and the
number of players in the starting line-up remains as it was when the match
was abandoned.
e. Players who were suspended following a match played after the abandoned
match in question can be included on the match sheet.
f. The teams can make only the number of substitutions to which they were still
entitled when the match was abandoned.
g. The match must restart on the same spot where the abandoned match action
occurred (i.e. free-kick, throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, penalty, etc.). If the match was stopped during the normal flow of the game, a dropped ball on the spot where it was abandoned shall be used to restart.
Article 26 Match cancelled
26.01- If the home club or the host association finds that a match cannot take place, forexample because the field is not fit for play, the home club must notify the UEFA
administration and the visiting club before their departure from home. If the UEFA
administration confirms that the match cannot take place as planned, it must, in principle, be played at another venue and/or on another date as decided by the UEFA administration in consultation with the home club (for the venue) and with
both clubs (for the date).
26.02 If any doubt arises as to the condition of the field of play after the visiting team’s
departure from home, the referee decides on the spot whether or not it is fit for
play.
26.03 If the match cannot commence for whatever reason (e.g. condition of the field of play), it must be played either the next day or on a reserve date or other date set by the UEFA administration. A decision must be taken within two hours of the decision to cancel the match, in consultation with the two clubs and the associations concerned. In case of dispute, the UEFA administration fixes the date and kick-off time of the match. Its decision is final.
26.04 If the circumstances require the home club to notify the UEFA administration and the visiting club before their departure from home of a match not being able to be played and if the home club fails to do so, it is responsible for the travel, board and lodging expenses of the visiting club and the referee team.
26.05 In all other cases, each club bears its own expenses, including additional expenses resulting from the match having to be (re)played later than initially scheduled. However, if a match cannot take place at all for reasons beyond control and the visiting club returns home, the travel, board and lodging expenses of the visiting club, as well as the relevant hosting costs, are borne by the two clubs in equal parts.
Aleksander Čeferin Present UEFA president since 1998
Article 27 Refusal to play and similar cases
27.01 If a club refuses to play or is responsible for a match not taking place or not being played in full, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body declares the match forfeited and disqualifies the club concerned in combination with the following fines:
a. prior to or during the first, second or third qualifying round: €10,000
b. prior to or during the play-offs: €50,000
c. prior to the group stage: €100,000
d. during the group stage: €250,000 (minimum per outstanding match)
e. prior to or during the round of 16: €350,000
f. prior to or during the quarter-finals or semi-finals: €500,000
g. prior to or during the final: €1,000,000
27.02- Exceptionally, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body can validate the result as it stood at the moment when the match was abandoned if the match result was to the detriment of the club responsible for the match being abandoned.
27.03 If a club is disqualified or for any reason withdraws from the competition before completion of its matches in the group stage, the results of all of its matches are declared null and void, and its points forfeited.
27.04 In all cases, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body can take further measures if the circumstances so justify.
27.05 A club which refuses to play or is responsible for a match not taking place or not
being played in full loses all rights to payments from UEFA.
27.06 Upon receipt of a reasoned and well-documented request from the aggrieved club(s), the UEFA administration may set an amount of compensation due for financial loss.
The UEFA champions league trophy
PREDICTRIONS FOR 17/07/2017
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