Away Goals Rule Scrapped in Europa League: Key Details Ahead of Lyon vs. Manchester United
UEFA scrapped the away goals rule in all club competitions, including the Europa League, starting from the 2021/22 season. The shift means ties tied on aggregate will now go to extra time and penalties rather than using away goals as a tiebreaker. This change aims to level the playing field and increase attacking play, addressing criticisms of the rule's fairness in extra time scenarios.
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