UEFA to remove the away goals rule

[lakerboy]

Starting with the upcoming seasons competitions.

[Vyasports]

so I guess second legs will have a lot of extra time/penalties??

[lakerboy]

so I guess second legs will have a lot of extra time/penalties??

It changes everything. Lots of teams like to start at home. They play the group according to that.

[Darkside Magick]

Rule change hurts weaker clubs/teams

[packerd_00]

I've never had a problem with the away goal rule I reckon they ballsed up there.

[Sato]

So basically longer games and higher chance of injuries because teams are pushing for that equalizer and extra time.

Top players are tired anyways even without that rule....

[lakerboy]

This helps bettors?

[asiagambler]

In theory leads to more offensive football I guess

They should have just removed it for extra time. I always thought that part of the rule didn't make much sense

[Thrilla]

Comments in this thread proves SBR should be your last resort for anything related to soccer.

[Thrilla]

It changes everything. Lots of teams like to start at home. They play the group according to that.

lol This isnt NBA basketball where teams want to clinch homecourt advantage. Never heard a soccer player or coach say we want to start at home in a two legged knockout stage.