For the third year running, UEFA have imposed certain restrictions which apply to anyone involved in the tournament - participating clubs, match officials, players, UEFA match teams, club staff and to a lesser extent, the fans.
The match protocols for this edition of the Champions League will have required revision because the circumstances surrounding the pandemic have changed. Now we have the Delta variant of Covid , believed to be more transmissible than other strains and currently the dominant strain in most European countries.
In general, lockdowns have been lifted in most countries and large gatherings are allowed under certain criteria - wearing masks and social distancing.
There is always a chance that some cities could reintroduce night time curfews if there is a spike in infections. The summer transfer window has shut, with the UEFA Champions League sides registering their group stage squads before Tuesday's deadline.
Who can they include and how does it work? Every club must submit two lists of players, including details such as shirt number, date of birth and nationality. The same process applies to List B more details below , which must be submitted no later than CET the day before each match. A maximum of 25 players, two of whom must be goalkeepers. Who is already through to the Champions League knockout stage and who can book their place on Matchday 5?
All information in this article is subject to final confirmation from UEFA. These examples may not cover all potential situations. Is that it?
Erm, no. If a club cannot count on the services of at least two goalkeepers registered on List A because of long-term injury or illness i. For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome , Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
Home Latest News Video Podcasts. Article summary The transfer window for many of the UEFA Champions League sides has closed, so attention now turns to the announcement of their squads for the European campaign. Article top media content.
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