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What are the rules for extra time in UEFA Champions League matches?

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UEFA Champions League matches that end in a tie after 90 minutes go to extra time, which consists of two 15-minute periods. If the score is still tied after extra time, the match is decided by a penalty shootout.

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Extra time durationTwo 15-minute periods (30 minutes total)
When extra time is playedOnly in knockout stage matches when the score is tied after 90 minutes
Golden goal ruleNo longer used; teams play full extra time regardless of goals scored
What happens after extra timeIf still tied, a penalty shootout determines the winner
Group stage matchesDo not have extra time; they end in a draw if tied after 90 minutes

What is Extra Time

Extra time in the UEFA Champions League is an additional 30 minutes of play that occurs when a knockout stage match ends in a tie after the regular 90 minutes. The extra time is divided into two equal periods of 15 minutes each, with a brief break between them. This gives teams a chance to determine a winner before going to a penalty shootout.

When Extra Time is Used

Extra time is only used in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, which include the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final. Matches in the group stage do not go to extra time and instead end in a draw if the score is level after 90 minutes. The extra time rule helps determine a single winner in matches where a winner must be decided.

No Golden Goal Rule

UEFA stopped using the golden goal rule in 2003. Under the old golden goal rule, a team that scored during extra time would win immediately without playing the full 30 minutes. Now, teams must play both full 15-minute periods of extra time, even if one team scores early in the extra period.

Penalty Shootout

If the match is still tied after both periods of extra time, a penalty shootout is used to determine the winner. Each team takes five penalties, with players alternating shots. If the score is still tied after five penalties each, sudden-death penalties continue until one team scores and the other does not.

Substitutions During Extra Time

Teams are allowed to make substitutions during extra time to replace tired or injured players. The number of substitutions available depends on the current UEFA rules, which allow teams multiple chances to swap out players throughout the entire match, including extra time.

Sources

  1. uefa.com (uefa.com)
  2. fifa.com (fifa.com)
  3. official UEFA competition regulations (official UEFA competition regulations)