UEFA not considering amending Champions League qualification

UEFA has insisted it is not thinking about amending any qualification for the Champions League.

The body is monitoring the situation, with the coronavirus pandemic having stopped football across the world, according to foreign media.

A statement read: “UEFA has never considered depriving domestic champions of their genuine right to try to achieve qualification through on-pitch performance for the UEFA Champions League Group Stage.

“UEFA wishes to clarify that it is currently simply monitoring the evolution of the situation and any potential impact on the format of qualifying rounds for next year’s club competitions.“To date, no specific options have been developed for the format of qualification for European club competitions.”

Thus, the Azerbaijani representative also secured a place in the qualification stage.

Earlier, The Times reported UEFA is considering scrapping Champions League and Europa League qualifications for 2020/21 season or canceling in the worst case.

All competitions in Europe, except the Belarusian championship, have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. UEFA plans to complete the European Cups, which were postponed in March, along with domestic matches. The UEFA Executive Committee will hold a meeting on May 27.