The current format has increased competitiveness, with 72% of league phase matches decided by two goals or fewer, per UEFA’s 2025 season report. However, balancing fairness for high performers with the drama of open draws remains a challenge. UEFA is expected to announce decisions before the 2025-26 season draw in August.

The top two of the Barclays Women's Super League have their sights set on reaching the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League

Germain are set to clash in the UEFA Champions League semi-final next weekArsenal eliminated 15-time winners Real Madrid, while PSG eliminated Aston Villa in the quarterfinalsPSG head coach Luis Enrique has sent a stern warning to Mikel Arteta's side ahead of the two-legged tieParis Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has sent a warning to Arsenal ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter.