The new second women’s club competition by UEFA is scheduled to commence play at the start of the 2025–2026 season.
More teams will be able to play European football in this league, which will follow a straight knockout format. If Scotland stays in 12th place in the UEFA coefficients, they will most likely have continental football available to them in the upcoming seasons, with the Champions League holding the top two spots.
This is because the clubs from organizations rated 8–13 that finished third in the domestic league were awarded the new spot.
For teams like Hibs and Hearts, who both hope to be in the top three in the upcoming seasons, this might be very positive news. If Spartans stick to the same course in the upcoming seasons, they can also reap benefits. The new tournament’s winners will also be eligible to play in the Champions League the following year.
The declaration follows UEFA’s declaration to restructure the Champions League. The competition will now feature two additional teams and transition to a single-league stage beginning in the 2025–2026 season. This will resemble the modifications being made to the men’s Champions League starting in the upcoming season.
“UEFA has placed enormous importance on developing women’s football in recent years, making enormous strides thanks to a dedicated strategy, solid investment, and a passion to ensure the game is open to everybody,” stated UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin.
This dedication is further demonstrated by the revised format of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the addition of a second competition, both of which will be thrilling, competitive leagues that inspire more players and teams throughout the continent to aim for European success.
“We will not stand still,” stated Nadine Kessler, UEFA’s general director of women’s football, “despite the UEFA Women’s Champions League’s recent success story.” We anticipate another significant turning point in the professionalization of European club football today.
Together with the launch of a new second competition, the UEFA Women’s Champions League’s new format will further encourage domestic growth and help us create a robust and inclusive European football pyramid that everyone can be proud of. The competition will remain at the top of club football.
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