The current format has increased competitiveness, with 72% of league phase matches decided by two goals or fewer, per UEFA’s 2025 season report. However, balancing fairness for high performers with the drama of open draws remains a challenge. UEFA is expected to announce decisions before the 2025-26 season draw in August.

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are locked in an off-pitch feud just days before their Champions League semi-final at the Emirates.

UEFA is considering three significant changes to the Champions League format, despite having only recently introduced a major overhaul to the competition.