UEFA pondering over hosting remaining UCL and UEL games in August 2020: Report

A UEFA Champions League return is likely to take place in August 2020 once countries have coronavirus pandemic under control. Football across continent has been ground to a halt following to spread of deadly bug and as a result,  Champions League and Europa League was suspended indefinitely. However, UEFA is considering option of a Champions League return as well as return of Europa League later this year to finish off remaining games left in European tournaments.

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UEFA Champions League suspension: Champions League return in August?

Following spread of coronavirus in Europe, UEFA immediately suspended Champions League and Europa League. However, UEFA is w in midst of organising return date for two European competitions. According to Sky Sport Italia, UEFA will meet up with its 55 federations to discuss Europa League and Champions League return that is suggested for a scheduled return in August.

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UEFA Champions League return schedule

Following plan from UEFA, first week of August would see unfinished last 16 clashes take place, leaving second week for quarter-finals to get underway. format is expected to remain a two-legged affair until final which would still take place in Istanbul, but changed date of final is w scheduled for August 29.  quarter-finals of elite tournament would supposedly be held on August 11-12 and 14-15 with semifinal clashes on August 18-19 and 21-22. UEFA Europa League would follow a similar pattern as Round of 16 games would end on August 2-3 with final held on August 27.

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Coronavirus in Europe: Champions League 2020-21 season postponed?

With UEFA plan to hold and finish Champions League 2019-20 season in August, it is likely that next season's tournaments would be postponed. refore start of 2020-21 campaign would be delayed until October, just a month after completion of current Champions League season. According to Worldometer,  coronavirus in Europe has claimed 101,910 deaths so far. 

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