Bayern Munich beat Paris St-Germain to win their sixth Champions League title in 2020A decision on a planned new Champions League format, with a 10-match first phase from 2024, has been delayed. If the format was being used now, based on the current table it would mean Liverpool would gain a Champions League spot despite being seventh in the Premier League. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish previously said the 36-team Champions League would have "a devastating effect" on the English game. The nuclear option would be to abandon the EFL Cup completely, an argument which has been made by some for a while now. The Premier League are working on their own strategic review now - but Uefa's impending decision will frame the conclusions and how they are implemented.

Source: BBC March 30, 2021 09:46 UTC