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

Arsenal have been accused of breaking a UEFA Champions League rule ahead of their semi-final showdown with Ligue 1 Champions Paris Saint-Germain next week.