UEFA said in a statement: "The Executive Committee approved an amendment to the 2025/26 UEFA men’s club competitions’ regulations to admit the temporary replacement of a maximum of one outfield player with long-term injury or illness during the league phase until matchday 6 included.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as UEFA Introduce New Champions League Rule: Liverpool, Chelsea Among Sides Who Could Benefit. UEFA’s Executive Committee has introduced a change to squad registration rules for men’s club competitions, permitting a temporary replacement in case of illness or injury.

Telecommunications company to sponsor women’s competitions including UEFA Women’s Champions League and UEFA Women’s EURO 2029.

While Barcelona could be without a key player, the capital club will have one of its top talents ready to go. Le Parisien reports that Désiré Doué could make his return to the team for the trip to Barcelona. Despite suffering an injury during the international break, it appears that Doué might only miss one Champions League game.

The full UEFA Champions League league phase schedule has been released, with dates and kick off times locked in for the group stage. MORE — Who will the six Premier League teams play in the Champions League?

Brann, OH Leuven, Real Madrid, Sporting CP, St. Pölten, Twente and Vålerenga secured first-leg wins on Thursday.

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